Oduor: 60 churches registered every month as leadership disputes turn violent
Oduor said the high rate of registration has been accompanied by a steady stream of disputes, particularly during church elections.
Kenya is registering nearly 60 churches each month, with Attorney General Dorcas Oduor revealing the rapid expansion of religious organizations alongside a surge in violent disputes within some churches. The rising number of church elections, often marked by bitter and violent disagreements, has led to an increasing stream of legal challenges as rival factions seek guidance from the legal system.
The Attorney General's remarks highlight the growing challenge of governance within the religious sector, where disputes over leadership, church constitutions, and control of institutions are increasingly finding their way into courts. Notable examples include the Methodist Church of Kenya, where the High Court in Malindi affirmed the position of Reverend Semi Salat as Bishop of the Singwaya Synod and restrained another bishop from interfering.
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