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Shakahola: State faulted over laxity that cost lives

DP Rigathi Gachagua and the Vatican Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya Hubertus Maria Van Megen (centre) congratulate the new Bishop of the Diocese of Nakuru Rev Cleophas Oseso Tuka upon his ordination on May 6, 2023. [DPCS]

The Catholic Church has criticised the government for laxity in handling religious extremism.

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops urged the government not to punish all religions over the Shakahola massacre where over 100 people have died in the name of religion.

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