The clergy must guide the faithful to evade virus in places of worship

Chairman of the Clergy Association of Kenya (CAK) Bishop Imoita Papa (right) flanked by general secretary Bishop Johnson Muthoka (left) and a member Rev Milkah Maighacho at Biblica guest house in Nairobi on March 26. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

For majority of Kenya’s faithful, the reopening of the country now means they can join in congregational worship. It was, therefore, utmost joy and relief for them amid this pandemic wreaking havoc across the globe.

However, the fact that President Uhuru Kenyatta has lifted the ban on religious gatherings does not mean Covid-19 has become less dangerous or infectious.