- Pentecostal Voice of Kenya (PVK) has raised concerns about the proposed Church Regulation Bill 2024, citing threats to freedom of worship
- The chairman of PVK, Prophet Peter Manyuru highlighted Article 34, which makes it illegal to preach and convert new followers with a fine of up to KSh 10 million
- Manyuru regretted that politicians who previously opposed the control of churches now support the bill
Nairobi – Pentecostal Voice of Kenya has raised concerns about the proposed Church Regulation Bill 2024.
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During a press conference on Monday, September 23, PVK leaders highlighted several articles that they say may threaten freedom of worship.
“Article 34 makes it illegal to preach the gospel and convert new converts by imposing a fine of up to KSh 10 million or imprisonment of up to five years or both,” Manyuru said.
What does Manyuru regret?
The priest was disappointed by the way many politicians who support the bill criticized their opposition partners when they proposed the control of churches during the campaign.
Manyuru said that their support position before the 2022 General Election convinced them to support the President's ambition William Ruto.
He regretted that it was surprising that those who supported the church were the initiators of the Bill which he said was harassing the church.
“It is important to remember before the 2022 General Election, a well-known politician suggested that the government should punish the church; that was before the election. The irony is that the same politicians who are now leading this oppressive Bill previously opposed such regulations and we, as church, we supported them, believing that they would always defend our rights,” he added.
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