Kenya News News Kenya » Religion: Religion in Kenya: 85.5% Christian, 11% Muslim
Kenya is 85.5% Christian and 11% Muslim in the 2019 census. See who leads each faith, how the law treats it and what US travellers should know.
News Kenya » Religion: After moving out of their comfort zone, atheists in Kenya gain visibility
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — A small atheist organization in Kenya is gaining ground in this largely Christian nation as it tackles political ideologies and human rights matters, wading into debates outside ...
News Kenya » Religion: Kenya Population 2026, Ethnic Groups and Faiths
Who lives in Kenya: 2019 census totals, the largest ethnic groups, languages and faiths, 835,793 refugees, and a US diaspora sending US$2.7 billion home.
News Kenya » Religion: In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The rare event — opening a tabernacle made of wooden poles and roofed with iron sheets — illustrated the community’s expanding ranks in a country where until recently Rastafari ...
News Kenya » Religion: Kenya: Task force set up after Shakahola massacre calls for religious reforms
A special task force formed by President William Ruto in May 2023 to review the legal and regulatory framework governing religious organisations in Kenya has submitted its final report. The report ...
News Kenya » Religion: Recognizing Rastafari: A new chapter for religion in Kenya
This rare event — opening a tabernacle made of wooden poles and roofed with iron sheets — illustrates the Rastafari's expanding ranks in Kenya, according to members of this congregation. Kenya only ...
News Kenya » Religion: Kenya, like other countries, has many religions and a scarcity of faith
Kenya suffers from many things. Among them is indulgence in excessive religion, built on shaky faith. Religion is, however, different from faith. While religion is collective and organisational, faith ...
News Kenya » Religion: Rastafari faith grows in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings ...
News Kenya » Religion: Atheism in Kenya: why accurate numbers are hard to come by
Pupils in a school in Nairobi, Kenya, pray before a meal. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images The accuracy of statistics on religious affiliations in sub-Saharan Africa is questionable. This makes it ...
News Kenya » Religion: Kenya cult deaths: a new era in the battle against religious extremism
Worshippers gather at the New Life Prayer Centre and Church. The head of the Church was recently arrested. Photo by SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images Fathima Azmiya Badurdeen, who has studied the ...
News Kenya » Religion: In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance
Members of the Rastafarian community play drums as others chant and sing during a celebration to mark 133 years since the birth of Haile Selassie I at the Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi, Kenya, ...