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Ruto defends broad-based government, vows to transform Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

He said the expanded government structure draws lessons from past protests and seeks to foster development while reducing political divisions.

SUPKEM joins churches to criticise government's failure to address public concerns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 05, 2024

Hassan said the increasing gap between political leaders and the people they represent has led to a loss of trust in government institutions.

Resist state propaganda and recall non-performing MPs, NCCK tells Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

The NCCK also condemned the government's delay in reconstituting the IEBC, calling it an insult to Kenyans and a threat to democracy.

"We’ll take the money elsewhere", Ruto allies slam clerics over donation rejection
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

"We don't donate money in church to impress bishops. We give to build churches, and we shall not stop," National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichun...

Senators reject Ruto Bill to regulate harambees
Amina Wako  |  Nov 25, 2024

Among its key proposals, the bill aimed to prohibit political aspirants from participating in fundraisers three years before a general election.

Gachagua donates Sh1 million to church amid political donation controversy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

Senator Thang'wa defended the donation clarifying that Gachagua's pledge was made in good faith long before the recent controversy surrounding politic...

How Ruto's rise from ‘David’ to ‘Zacchaeus’ sparked church rebellion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

The fallout has intensified as his administration enforces controversial policies, particularly heavy taxation, sparking dissent from clergy and citiz...

Why my life is in danger- Rigathi Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

Gachagua compared the surveillance to tactics used during the era of the dreaded 'Special Branch,' warning that such actions undermine individual free...

30 Pentecostal Churches criticise Ruto over runaway corruption, governance issues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The church leaders accused religious organisations of compromising their moral authority by forming "unholy alliances" with the state.

Catholic Bishops reject Ruto's Sh5.6 million donations to Soweto church
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

President Ruto’s donations included Sh600,000 for the church choir and Parish Missionary Council (PMC), Sh2 million for the construction of a priests'...

President Ruto defends flagship projects amid criticism, promises transformation
Amina Wako  |  Nov 17, 2024

President Ruto lauded the newly established SHA, which replaced the NHIF. He announced that the government had disbursed Sh5 billion to healthcare fac...

Rwanda plans church tax to stop 'rogue' pastors
DW News  |  Nov 16, 2024

President Paul Kagame has accused some churches of "squeezing money" from poor Rwandans. Authorities have closed thousands of churches for non-complia...

Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury over handling of child abuse
Reuters  |  Nov 12, 2024

The Anglican churches in African countries such as Uganda and Nigeria are likely to welcome Welby's resignation.

Appeals court blocks Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s bid to reinstate church license
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2024

According to court records, NPCC's non-compliance with filing its annual returns triggered the legal battle.

New Bill proposes stricter regulations on politicians' harambee participation, curb corruption
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2024

The Bill seeks to establish clear guidelines for public fundraising events, aimed at curbing corruption and ensuring that such activities are conducte...

Ruto reveals next course of action with report on churches regulation
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 29, 2024

Ruto acknowledged that his administration will stop those who use religion to cause harm and death to Kenyans.

Bill seeks to have churches, religious organisations file annual financial reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2024

Anyone who deliberately makes false entries or omission could face a fine of up to Sh100,000, a prison term of up to one year, or both.

Jubilee Christian Church pastor Allan Kiuna dies aged 57 after battle with cancer
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2024

Kiuna had been battling multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that causes the growth of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow, following a diagnosis in...

Ruto stops publicising church attendance as pressure on govt mounts
Amina Wako  |  Jul 08, 2024

On Sunday, Ruto was conspicuously absent from churches, an unusual occurrence since he took power in September 2022.

Ruto says unnecessary offices to be scrapped in next financial year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

The president also responded to concerns about government officials distributing millions of shillings in church harambees and living lavish lifestyle...

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