Kenya
Kenyan rights groups and churches spar over third gender option
By Winnie Kamau — December 6, 2016
Ryan Muiruri is an intersex activist fighting for the official recognition of a third gender option in Kenya. Church leaders across the country oppose the campaign.
Anglican priest in rural Kenya works to change perceptions about HIV/AIDS
By Fredrick Nzwili — December 1, 2016
LAIKIPIA, Kenya (RNS) She worries church members are not yet knowledgeable about HIV and AIDS. And many denominations have yet to fully accept people with HIV and treat them with dignity.
Al-Shabab attack on Kenyan border town once again targets non-Muslims
By Fredrick Nzwili — October 26, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta called the most recent attack heinous and stressed that the country will not divide along religious lines.
Kenyan churches demand HIV test for couples wanting to marry
By Fredrick Nzwili — September 30, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) The clergy who demand the tests say they are driven by a desire to protect their members from HIV and AIDS. But the practice may be illegal.
Kenyan churches, mosques painted yellow to symbolize love
By Fredrick Nzwili — August 23, 2016
(RNS) Houses of worship take on the color of sunshine in the name of interfaith harmony.
Olympic marathon runner feted in Kenya for her faith and endurance
By Fredrick Nzwili — August 15, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Across the country, Olympic athletes are celebrated as champions and churches have installed TV screens for members of the public to follow the games.
‘Defusing Hate’: Holocaust museum publishes a handbook
By Lauren Markoe — June 29, 2016
(RNS) A young American who countered incendiary speech in Kenya authors a how-to book.
Closure of Kenyan refugee camp worries religious leaders
By Fredrick Nzwili — June 21, 2016
(RNS) Religious and humanitarian officials fear that dismantling the camp and moving its residents all at once could prove a logistical nightmare for both Kenya and the international community.
Anglican priest joins lawsuit demanding greater rights for Kenya’s gays
By Fredrick Nzwili — June 14, 2016
(RNS) It is not clear whether his job is at risk, but his actions have ignited the ire of bishops, who reiterate that the Anglican Church in Kenya does not condone homosexuality.
Kenyan priest denounces killing of two legendary lions
By Fredrick Nzwili — April 15, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) " The lions are precious and must be protected,” said a Catholic priest.
Kenyan program recruits faith healers to help identify mentally ill
By Fredrick Nzwili — April 8, 2016
WOTE, Kenya (RNS) Rather than undermine traditional healers, a new program seeks to enlist them to gain direct access to the Kenyan rural population in need of mental health care.
African bishops to boycott meeting of Anglican council over Episcopal Church attendance
By Fredrick Nzwili — March 10, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Anglicans in Kenya are the latest to boycott the meeting, following Uganda and Nigeria.
Kenya atheist group claims bias after it was denied recognition
By Fredrick Nzwili — February 5, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) The group's registration had been rejected because of fears the atheists would disrupt peace and order.
2015 was ‘worst year’ for Christian persecution, says Open Doors
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 13, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) North Korea marks its 14th year atop the list of most dangerous countries to be Christian.
Kenya’s Garissa University reopens nine months after massacre
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 5, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Only about 60 students, mostly Muslim, are expected to attend when classes resume Monday (Jan. 11). Before the attack the university had about 800 students.
