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AIC Nandi faces backlash after church orders immediate removal of leaders supporting traditional circumcision

A directive of any church leader found to have participated in traditional circumcision rites must be replaced.[Courtesy]

Africa Inland Church (AIC) Nandi Area Church Council has ignited a fierce theological and cultural firestorm online.

A leaked internal memo, signed by Administrative Secretary Rev. Stephen Rotich, issued a draconian directive: any church leader found to have participated in traditional circumcision rites must be "replaced immediately without any consideration."

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