Why Are Several African Countries Attacking Freedom of Religion?

Now in Kenya, a special task force established by President William Ruto in May 2023 to assess the legal and regulatory framework governing religious organizations in the country has delivered its final report. This document includes various recommendations focused on rigorously vetting and regulating the activities of religious organizations and groups within the country. The task force, led by politician and mainline Protestant preacher Mutava Musyimi, delivered its report to President Ruto on July 30.

The report suggests creating a Religious Affairs Commission to evaluate all religious groups and clerics in Kenya. Musyimi insisted that most Kenyans are susceptible to religious abuse due to increasing poverty and limited knowledge of religious issues—factors that may have helped Mackenzie persuade his followers to starve. Read Full Article »