Is Kenya about to lock up evangelical pastors?
By 
Daniel Sitole2024-11-01T13:57:00
Church leaders worry that a new bill designed to crack down on rogue clerics in Kenya could be used against mainstream churches. Daniel Sitole reports
It is two years since Kenyans elected a new government led by a self-professing Christian.
The majority of evangelical clergy supported William Ruto’s campaign, but many now feel cheated.
If the Religious Regulations Bill becomes law, churches and their clergy will be required to…
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