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Atheists ask CS George Magoha to ban prayers in public institutions

KCPE candidates at Moi Primary School in Nakuru praying before sitting for the examination on March 22, 2021.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Atheists want prayers banned in secondary schools, claiming some students, against their will, are forced to attend church services.

In a letter to Education CS George Magoha, Atheists in Kenya Society (AKS) has asked the ministry to prohibit compulsory prayers and observation of religious practices in public schools.

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