church politics Stories

NCCK says churches under its umbrella won’t allow politicians to address faithful
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The directive stipulates that politicians will no longer be allowed to make speeches during church services and should instead address the public or m...

Jesus Winner Ministry Church defends Ruto's Sh20 million "pledge" amid calls for return
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 06, 2025

The church insisted the funds were a pledge rather than a direct cash donation.

"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...

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...

Opinion: Religious leaders must protect places of worship from political rhetoric
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Jun 15, 2024

The intrusion of politics into the pulpit disrespects the religious institutions themselves and the congregants who attend services seeking spiritual...

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