The Bill aimed to curb extremism and address the growing challenges posed by unregulated religious organisations.

The Bill, proposed by Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana sought to compel churches to pay taxes on income, gifts, or profits generated from lawful ac...

She stressed that the Bill reflects the views and legislative agenda of Senator Mungatana, not the government.

All churches and religious organisations will be required to submit financial returns every year if the bill passes.

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.

A religious leader who solicits money with promises of “financial favour from God” will be fined Sh5 million or jailed for 10 years.