Ten Commandments: An Eldoret clergyman steps in to take care of octogenarians dumped by kin

Ten Commandments: An Eldoret clergyman steps in to take care of octogenarians dumped by kin

One of the faithful, Mrs Lydia Wacera Gatimu (nee Gathitu or Wamam) ensures that her pastor gets a healthy breakfast before standing on the pulpit. Every Sunday morning, year in year out without fail, she sends freshly boiled Nduma (arrowroots) and fermented milk sourced from her humble shamba.

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Controversial Religious Organisations Bill draws resentment in coastal Kenya as clergy read malice

Controversial Religious Organisations Bill draws resentment in coastal Kenya as clergy read malice

The government introduced the Bill following recommendations from a Presidential Taskforce on Religious Organisations that was formed after the Shakahola tragedy in which hundreds of people died in a cult led by controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie.

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Dreams from grandpa: Transitioning from an unwanted child to glue that binds the family  

Dreams from grandpa: Transitioning from an unwanted child to glue that binds the family  

The Luhyia community in western Kenya use the tropical plant, also known as Nandi flame, flowers towards the end of the dry season and bears sun-shaped bright red flowers that signal change of season from dry to long rain season. Nasirmbwe symbolises a season of plenty and end of suffering. I carry the name with pride, knowing it is a gift from my family’s history and a sign of divine connection

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Faith and economy: Kenyan pastor goes beyond spiritual healing and trains flock in economic self-reliance

Faith and economy: Kenyan pastor goes beyond spiritual healing and trains flock in economic self-reliance

After the training by the World Vision on Empowered World View (EWV), he sat down with his wife and together they drew up an economic plan where they prioritised maize and dairy cows farming.

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Unflattering mainstream churches in Kenya defy President Ruto, warn his reckless decisions will inflame ethnic hostilities

Unflattering mainstream churches in Kenya defy President Ruto, warn his reckless decisions will inflame ethnic hostilities

At the same time, the spiritual leaders categorically opposed the Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by Parliament on July 11, 2025, which seeks to entrench the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) into the Constitution.

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