Appeals court blocks Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s bid to reinstate church license
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-24 14:56:48

Appeals court blocks Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s bid to reinstate church license

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
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-01 15:30:31

New Bill proposes stricter regulations on politicians' harambee participation, curb corruption

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

Ruto reveals next course of action with report on churches regulation
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-29 21:50:41

Ruto reveals next course of action with report on churches regulation

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
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-31 15:15:17

Bill seeks to have churches, religious organisations file annual financial reports

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
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-09 19:22:43

Jubilee Christian Church pastor Allan Kiuna dies aged 57 after battle with cancer

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 2018.

Ruto stops publicising church attendance as pressure on govt mounts
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-07-08 11:54:09

Ruto stops publicising church attendance as pressure on govt mounts

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
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-30 22:31:41

Ruto says unnecessary offices to be scrapped in next financial year

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

NCCK calls for overhaul of controversial Finance Bill amid nationwide protests
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-06-22 17:12:15

NCCK calls for overhaul of controversial Finance Bill amid nationwide protests

He warned that ignoring public sentiment could precipitate a severe social crisis. “If you don’t listen to the people, you risk pushing this country into an uncontrollable social crisis.” 

How Nasra Yusuf rose to prominence on Kenya’s comedy scene
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-22 14:22:48

How Nasra Yusuf rose to prominence on Kenya’s comedy scene

Her comedic talent was evident in high school when her classmates nicknamed her "Eric Omondi" due to her jokes and comedic flair.

Opinion: Religious leaders must protect places of worship from political rhetoric
  • Author: Mohamed Ahmed
  • Date: 2024-06-15 09:37:09

Opinion: Religious leaders must protect places of worship from political rhetoric

The intrusion of politics into the pulpit disrespects the religious institutions themselves and the congregants who attend services seeking spiritual nourishment, not political rhetoric.

Ethiopian Orthodox Church dismayed by exclusion from national dialogue conference
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-06 20:27:18

Ethiopian Orthodox Church dismayed by exclusion from national dialogue conference

The Holy Synod emphasised the Church's historical role in peacebuilding and reconciliation and stressed the need for its inclusion in the dialogue process.

Man in court for attempting to evict tenants from disputed properties in Eastleigh
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-16 21:22:19

Man in court for attempting to evict tenants from disputed properties in Eastleigh

Nduva is also facing charges of trespass with intent to commit an offence contrary to section 5 (1) of the Trespass Act after gaining access to the lands on April 12 while claiming ownership.

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie denied bond in manslaughter case
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-15 21:36:32

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie denied bond in manslaughter case

The suspected cult leader and 94 of his co-accused will remain in custody until their case is concluded.

Shakahola massacre: Mackenzie, 29 others charged with murder of 191 children
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-06 14:45:46

Shakahola massacre: Mackenzie, 29 others charged with murder of 191 children

The court also ruled that Mackenzie's wife, Rhoda Mumbwa Maweu is no longer a suspect in the murder case.

State declares Paul Mackenzie's church an organised criminal group
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-01-31 13:38:40

State declares Paul Mackenzie's church an organised criminal group

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly incited his followers to starve to death to "meet Jesus", in a case that provoked horror across the world, with the discovery of at least 429 bodies in mass graves in Shakahola forest, Kilifi County.

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