April 27, 2023
Kenya: Senate 11-Member Team to Probe Shakahola Massacre
Senators on Thursday established an Ad-hoc Committee which will Investigate the proliferation of religious organizations and the circumstances leading to the deaths of 103 people… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Hints at Regulating Religious Activities After Shakahola Cult Massacre
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said that the government would not allow criminals to use the constitutional provision of freedom of worship to commit crimes in the… Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Ezekiel Odero Arrested as Probe on Shakahola Link Intensifies
Detectives in Kilifi have arrested televangelist Ezekiel Odero of the New Life Prayer Centre and Church in connection with the series of deaths at his church. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Kenya: A Father's Four Year Battle to Save Sons From Pastor Mackenzie's Shackles
Benson Mutimba, who works as a Jua kali artisan in Siaya, says Paul McKenzie has been a source of pain to him and his family for the last four years. Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Archbishop Muheria Calls for Audit of Religious Leaders to Weed Out Rogue Preachers
Nyeri archbishop Antony Muheria has called for a wealth audit of all clergy members with a view of weeding out unscrupulous preachers. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Review, Strengthen Religious Organisations' Regulations to Prevent Abuse
The Government will review the policies surrounding the operations of religious institutions in a bid to shield Kenyans from falling prey to exploitative religious leaders. Read more »
Kenya: 'Mecca' Bound Governors Seen in Town After Skipping Grilling
A committee of the Senate has railed at four County Governors accusing them of using religion to avoid being accountable for the billions of taxpayers' funds allocated to their… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Kenya: Number of Missing People in Pastor Mackenzie's Shakahola Forest Cult Rises to 212
The number of missing people in pastor Paul Mackenzie's Shakahola forest cult has risen to 212, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). Read more »
April 24, 2023
Kenya: Clergy Wants Govt to Remove 'Extremist' Pastors After Shakahola Mass Graves
Religious leaders have urged the government to step up its surveillance in order to root out shady characters who masquerade to fleece unsuspecting followers. Read more »
Kenya: Controversial 'Pastor' Mackenzie Belongs to Jail, That's Extremism - Ruto
President William Ruto has likened controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie of Good News International Church to a terrorist who uses religion to advance what he described as "weird and… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Invites Catholic Church to Join in Discovering 'Truth' About 2022 Polls
Azimio Leader Raila Odinga has called on the Catholic Church to join forces with him in his pursuit of finding the "truth" on what transpired during the August 2022 elections. Read more »
April 23, 2023
Kenya: Why the End of Ramadhan Should Provide Key Lessons for All Kenyans
The Holy Month of Ramadan is graciously over. But the lessons of the month should remain ingrained in us. This applies even to non-Muslims like myself. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Kenya: Three Bodies of Pastor Mackenzie's Followers Exhumed in Kilifi
The bodies of three people believed to be the followers of pastor Paul Mackenzie have been exhumed in Kilifi. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Kenya: Detectives Discover 15 Graves in Embattled 'Pastor' Paul Makenzi's Farm
Homicide detectives have discovered 12 graves believed to be those of followers of embattled preacher Paul Nthenge Makenzi of the Good News International Church. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Proposes Free Parking Near Mosques Every Friday Between 12-2 - 30pm
Nairobi Governor Johson Sakaja sys there will be free parking near mosques in Nairobi every Friday between 12:00pm and 2:30pm to allow Muslims to pray without obstacles. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Gazettes April 21 as Public Holiday to Mark Eid-Ul-Fitr
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has gazetted Friday as a public holiday to allow the Muslim faithful to observe Eid-ul-Fitr. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Kenya: Court Orders Malindi Preacher Whose Followers Fasted to Death to Be Detained for Two Weeks
A Malindi preacher who has been in the public limelight for allegedly influencing his followers to fast to death will remain in police custody for 14 more days to allow time for… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Kenya: 'Good News' Church Pastor Mackenzie Arrested After Followers Starved to Death
Controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie of Good News International Church has been arrested after 4 of his followers died while starving to "meet Jesus." Read more »
April 14, 2023
Kenya: 4 People Starve to Death, 11 Hospitalised in Shocking Religious Cult
Four people were found dead and eleven others were hospitalized in Kilifi, Kenya after being rescued from a forest where they were starving to death in what appears to be a… Read more »
April 01, 2023
Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Encourages Strong Families As She Appreciate 35yrs of Marriage to Gachagua
The wife of the Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, noted on Friday that marriage works, but only when intentionally worked on by the couple. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Kenya: Religious Leaders Condemn Attacks on Places of Worship, Demand Solution to Political Stalemate
Religious leaders have deplored the chaos and targeting of churches and mosques as was witnessed Monday in Nairobi during protests called by the opposition. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Kenya: Govt Approves Importation of Duty Free Dates for Ramadhan
The Government has approved the importation of tax-free dates for use during the holy month of Ramadhan. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Kenya: Catholic MPs Vow to Disband NGO Board If It Registers Gay Rights Lobby
Catholic-allied MPs have vowed to mobilize for the disbandment of NGO Board to preempt the imminent registration of a gay rights lobby group. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Muslim Community Faults Supreme Court Ruling On Gay Rights
The Muslim community in Nairobi has expressed its displeasure with Friday's Supreme Court ruling allowing the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya to register associations. Read more »
December 31, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Pope Emeritus Benedict Xvi As a Towering Theologian
President William Ruto has mourned Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as a towering theologian and a steadfast servant of the church. Read more »