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Draft law imposes penalties for churches that engage in politics

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President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders at ACK Church of Christ the King Pro-Cathedral in Nyahururu, Nyandarua County on June 23, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A religious institution - church, mosque, temple or any other religious formation- which endorses a political party or candidate will be committing an offence if recommendations of a taskforce formed by President William Ruto are adopted.

According to a draft law prepared by the taskforce, all religious institutions will not engage in any political activity in order to gain political power, organise debate to support any political party or political candidate or use any other means to support any candidate for any political office.

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