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Tanzania deregisters MP's church over 'political incitement'

Josephat Gwahima. [Courtesy]

The Tanzanian government has deregistered Glory of Christ Church, led by Kawe Member of Parliament Josephat Gwajima, accusing it of delivering politically charged sermons intended to incite the public.

According to the Tanzania Registrar of Civil Societies, the church violated the Societies Act, Chapter 337, by preaching in a manner that pits citizens against the government.

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