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The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has condemned police action that saw tear gas used at a church compound during a protest in Nairobi, calling on the government to apologise and ensure accountability for what it describes as an unnecessary violation of sacred space. The incident has sparked public outrage, drawing criticism from […]
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has been officially joined to a High Court case in which a group of Rastafarians is seeking legal recognition for the use of bhang as part of their religious practices. The development marks a significant step in the ongoing legal challenge that could […]
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has distanced itself from claims of miracle healing made by controversial preacher David Owuor, cautioning Kenyans against accepting unverified assertions of supernatural cures. In a statement following Owuor’s recent crusade, where he claimed to have healed serious medical conditions including HIV and cerebral disorders, the NCCK emphasized […]
The nativity story is often portrayed as calm and serene — a quiet night, a humble stable, and a newborn child destined to change the world. Yet historians argue that this familiar image masks a much harsher reality. The world into which Jesus was born was marked by political oppression, social instability, fear and uncertainty. […]
The Rwandan government has closed thousands of evangelical churches, including Grace Room Ministries, once known for filling large stadiums three times a week, citing non-compliance with a 2018 law regulating places of worship. The law, introduced to enforce health, safety, and financial standards, also requires all preachers to have formal theological training. Authorities say churches […]
The Catholic Church is once again at the centre of a major global debate after new proposals emerged calling for the recognition of polygamous unions and the possibility of allowing priests to marry. The proposals, which originate largely from African delegates within the global Church, are part of a wider reflection on how Catholic teaching […]
Police in Mombasa have detained 27 individuals, including 20 minors, in connection with suspected cult-like activities allegedly conducted under the guise of a church ministry in Changamwe. Authorities say the arrests were made after a public tip-off reported that several children were being confined in poor living conditions and allegedly subjected to starvation within a […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again listed Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), citing what he calls an “existential threat” to the nation’s Christian population — a move that has reignited debate over religious freedom and violence in Africa’s most populous country. The designation, announced Friday, follows months of lobbying by […]
Vatican City, October 19, 2025 — In a historic and emotional ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV canonised seven new saints on Sunday — among them an extraordinary figure: Bartolo Longo, a former Satanic priest who renounced occultism, returned to Christianity, and devoted his life to faith and charity. As the bells of […]
A standing ovation filled Nyayo National Stadium on Friday as Bishop David Kodia of the Anglican Diocese of Bondo delivered a fiery and deeply emotional sermon during the state funeral of Raila Amolo Odinga. The atmosphere, already heavy with grief, shifted into one of reflection and conviction as Bishop Kodia challenged Kenya’s leadership to uphold […]
