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Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14

The Health Ministry said ambulances transferred at least 55 injured people to local hospitals.

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14

Kajiado clerics call for peace as voters troop to polling stations

Kajiado clerics call for peace as voters troop to polling stations

By Peterson Githaiga 11 days ago

Embrace each other, clerics urge Kenyans

Embrace each other, clerics urge Kenyans

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

The church's hand in collapse of the national dream

The church's hand in collapse of the national dream

By John Ouma 12 days ago

Pope Francis and the lesson on repentance, forgiveness in Canada

Repentance is often perceived as a personal practice. But the Pope took responsibility and sought forgiveness from the afflicted people on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church as an institution.

By Edward Buri 20 days ago

Pope Francis and the lesson on repentance, forgiveness in Canada

DP Ruto and the evangelicals: A look at UDA's strategy to bag church vote

William Ruto has received backing from two main church associations. The bishops said their decision was based on Ruto’s development track record.

By Ndung’u Gachane 26 days ago

DP Ruto and the evangelicals: A look at UDA's strategy to bag church vote

Pope heads to Canada as Indigenous groups seek full apology

The Canadian government has admitted that physical and sexual abuse were rampant in the state-funded Christian schools that operated from the 19th century to the 1970s.

By AP 26 days ago

Pope heads to Canada as Indigenous groups seek full apology

List: What you must have before opening a church in Kenya

The registrar of societies Maria Nyariki has issued new guidelines to Kenyans seeking to open churches in the country.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

List: What you must have before opening a church in Kenya

Lack of vernacular Bible edges elderly out of the church

But to preserve their native language, Badiva says preaching in the Waata dialect and composing songs has helped in spreading the gospel.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Lack of vernacular Bible edges elderly out of the church

Divided altar as Uhuru, Ruto turn to clergy again ahead of elections

President explains his differences with the deputy president a month to the August 9 elections. The DP, seeking to succeed his boss, asks the clergy to support his bid for State House in the polls.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Divided altar as Uhuru, Ruto turn to clergy again ahead of elections

Gangsters break into church, steal Sh250,000 items

The gang had also stolen table cloths that cover the alter and it was suspected they used the same to cart away the piano.

By Timothy Kariuki 1 month ago

Gangsters break into church, steal Sh250,000 items

Church should remove spec in its eye before speaking about values

It is not all churches that have deviated. Unfortunately, the number of those that remain true to their Biblical calling is negligible as to be lost in the maze of the corrupt churches.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Church should remove spec in its eye before speaking about values

Church urges Judiciary to prepare adequately for election petitions

Bishop Joseph Obanyi said fair and transparent ruling by the Judiciary would help build Kenyans’ confidence in the institution’s credibility.

By Sharon Wanga and Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Church urges Judiciary to prepare adequately for election petitions

Clergy call for a truce with President

They said the relationship between some clerics and the President has been tumultuous in the last couple of months.

By Nancy Nzau and Esther Jeruto 1 month ago

Clergy call for a truce with President

No longer holy: When churches turn into grounds for wrangles, scandals

Churches are among the top grabbers of public and private land amid rising cases of the clergy changing church doctrines to protect their territories have hit the headlines.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

No longer holy: When churches turn into grounds for wrangles, scandals

It's a big day for Akurinu, whose philosophy has many admirers

Because of the history and circumstances informing its origins, the Akurinu Church has never shied away from openly taking a political position or endorsing their preferred candidate(s).

By Kamau Ngotho 2 months ago

It's a big day for Akurinu, whose philosophy has many admirers

Spiritual leaders and seven responses to politics

People have high expectations of the church. These expectations are intensified by proclamations by pastors that the drama in scripture will unfold literally in contemporary life.

By Edward Buri 2 months ago

Spiritual leaders and seven responses to politics

Don't be arm-twisted by politicians, journalists told

Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) president Churchill Otieno asked newsmen to rein in on colleagues who flout the Journalism Code of Conduct.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Don't be arm-twisted by politicians, journalists told

Church disowns pastor accused of torturing minors for stealing Sh80 cake

The suspect is currently in police custody and expected to take a plea on May 31.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Church disowns pastor accused of torturing minors for stealing Sh80 cake

Pope's July visit to Africa to go ahead despite health issues

Francis will spend four days in the Democratic Republic of Congo, visiting the capital Kinshasa and Goma in the restive eastern region.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Pope's July visit to Africa to go ahead despite health issues

Politics, religion are inseparable but Church must remain impartial

It is not the role of the Church to tell voters who to vote for, according to Archbishop Muheria. It is the values that should concern clerics and the individuals in political contests.

By Allan Mungai 3 months ago

Politics, religion are inseparable but Church must remain impartial

NCCK calls for free, fair and peaceful elections on August 9

National Council for Churches in Kenya (NCCK) has asked politicians to respect the freedom of all Kenyans and allow them freely participate in elections.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

NCCK calls for free, fair and peaceful elections on August 9

We've fallen, help us rise, Church now tells media

The Church lost media attention when it turned to soft diplomacy, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops said yesterday.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

We've fallen, help us rise, Church now tells media

Uhuru efforts to unite AIPCA factions slowly bearing fruit

Whenever the African Independent Pentecostal Church is mentioned, the fight for independence comes to mind.

By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago

Uhuru efforts to unite AIPCA factions slowly bearing fruit

Group seeks Nyeri County government aid to get 2,500 acres from Catholic Church

A group that has been seeking to repossess over 2,500 acres from the Catholic Church is seeking the help of Nyeri County government for their case.

By Wainaina Ndung’u 4 months ago

Group seeks Nyeri County government aid to get 2,500 acres from Catholic Church

Uhuru to attend Consecration of the Holy Oil ceremony in Murang'a

President Uhuru is expected to attend the Consecration of the Holy Oil at the AIPCA Gakarara Church in Kandara, Murang’a tomorrow.

By Boniface Gikandi and Wainaina Ndungu 4 months ago

Uhuru to attend Consecration of the Holy Oil ceremony in Murang'a

Politicians urged to refrain from hate mongering

Church leaders have urged politicians to focus on uniting the country ahead of the August 9 elections.

By Omelo Juliet 4 months ago

Politicians urged to refrain from hate mongering

The priest who couldn't resist a beautiful girl

The union had Siundu, who was ordained on April 4, 1994, as a catholic priest ex-communicated from the parish in 2004 after which he resolved to form his church which would allow priests to marry.

By John Shilitsa 4 months ago

The priest who couldn't resist a beautiful girl

The church and democracy.

By Harry 4 months ago

The deal

When Churchill and Roosevelt slaughtered Kenyan wildlife

The term ‘Big Five’ was coined to represent wild animals that presented the biggest challenge to the early big game hunters .

By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago

When Churchill and Roosevelt slaughtered Kenyan wildlife

Singing preacher who ministers using rare musical instrument

Josphat Wanzala was gifted his first accordion by his elder brother after completing his O-level education.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

Singing preacher who ministers using rare musical instrument

Kenya’s contemporary church lacks confidence and has lost its identity

Politics is throwing forceful curve balls the church is not able to catch, generating no equal and opposing reaction.

By Edward Buri 4 months ago

Kenya’s contemporary church lacks confidence and has lost its identity

How Churchill would have taken BBI verdict

The Supreme Court this week delt the last blow to the duo’s attempt to change the Constitution.

By Gerald Kithinji 4 months ago

How Churchill would have taken BBI verdict

Tragedy is… dishonest leaders and ignorant voters

When will local faith leaders smoke out the rivals, ask them hard questions on behalf of Wanjiku and foster a healthy discourse?

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Tragedy is… dishonest leaders and ignorant voters

Kiambaa Church needs your Sh25 million donation help

The Kiambaa Church was reduced to ashes as non-native communities were attacked over the 2007 disputed presidential election results.

By Elvince Joshua 4 months ago

Kiambaa Church needs your Sh25 million donation help

The Bible counsels judge not, but that’s no license to help crooks in money laundering

I will declare offhand that I commend the umbrella National Council of Churches of Kenya Meru branch for their decision to accept donations

By Peter Kimani 4 months ago

The Bible counsels judge not, but that’s no license to help crooks in money laundering

Church donates food and clothes to street families in Naivasha

A church official has warned that the huge number of street families in Naivasha poses a security threat.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Church donates food and clothes to street families in Naivasha

How politicians court God in vote hunting

It is my hope that even when battling for votes, let’s place God where He belongs and maintain our place in the Christian faith

By Babere Kerata Chacha 4 months ago

How politicians court God in vote hunting

Best kept secret: How chauffeur earned the trust of five bishops

The father of three knew so many church secrets, but kept them to himself. He became friends with all the bishops who sometimes sought his guidance

By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago

Best kept secret: How chauffeur earned the trust of five bishops

More ‘Calisto moments’ needed to point politicians to the right path

Too many priests have sold their prophetic right for a bowl of soup. Many priests choose to suppress the knowledge that by spiritual rank.

By Edward Buri 5 months ago

More ‘Calisto moments’ needed to point politicians to the right path

Interior ministry partners with church and World Vision to step up war on child abuse

The Ministry of Interior, church leaders and the World Vision have agreed to work together to promote the welfare of children.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

Interior ministry partners with church and World Vision to step up war on child abuse

Mission hospital to build Sh110m emergency wing

PCEA Tumutumu Hospital yesterday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a four-storey Accident, Emergency and Outpatient wing.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 months ago

Mission hospital to build Sh110m emergency wing

Don't force students to attend church, school heads told

According to the PS, violation of religious rights in schools has negative effects as some students end up dropping out.

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

Don't force students to attend church, school heads told

Church elder hospitalised after being shot by 'police officers'

Joseph Mireri was admitted at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital after he was hurt on his right thigh and leg.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Church elder hospitalised after being shot by 'police officers'

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