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Blurred lines: Church in identity crisis, risks getting assimilated by powerful State

Bishop Mark Kariuki (standing) prays for President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and their spouses after the two were sworn in on September 13, 2022. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The church is facing an identity crisis relating to its positioning in the new political administration. It is pulling in different directions.

Some sections are very happy insiders while others are stranded outsiders, pondering whether to walk in too, or to stay outside looking in.

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