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The Church and the State: A tale of complicated love, hate relationship

From left: President William Ruto, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria during the Consecration and Installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung'u, in Embu county, on November 16, 2024. [PCS]

Religion and politics have always gone together in Kenya.

Churches have proven to be rich vote-hunting grounds for politicians while the clergy has strived to remain strong in leading the political discourse in the country.

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