Kenya
Tuesday August 23, 2011
Islam • Kenya:
Muslim leaders in Kenya say they will continue to oppose a decision by Roman Catholic bishops, announced on 19 August, that students in Catholic schools may not wear the hijab, or head covering, worn by many devout Muslim girls and women. The bishops cited long-existing church tradition, discipline and philosophies when announcing the rule.
Tuesday March 8, 2011
Hate Groups • Islam • Kenya • Religious Persecution:
At least one Christian was killed and others injured when thousands of Islamic extremists set fire to 59 churches and at least 28 homes in western Ethiopia in the past five days, Christian leaders said. More than 4,000 Christians in and around Asendabo, Jimma Zone have been displaced as a result of attacks that began on Wednesday (March 2) after Muslims accused a Christian of desecrating the Quran by tearing up a copy, sources said.
Saturday February 26, 2011
Kenya:
The 36-year-old Dutch missionary Ebel Kremer has been shot and killed in Kenya during a robbery, his church confirmed Friday, February 25. His wife Lora Kremer, 34, was reportedly raped in the overnight attack in the town of Athi River near the capital Nairobi.
Wednesday July 7, 2010
Christianity • Islam • Kenya:
In this predominantly Christian nation, Christians are worried about a Muslim community that is growing in numbers and influence, and they have been vocally backed by U.S.-based Christian groups.Muslims are wary of the rising power of fundamentalist Christian organizations backed by American Christians.
Wednesday January 2, 2008
Kenya: A mob torched a church where hundreds had sought refuge Tuesday, and witnesses said dozens of people – including children – were burned alive or hacked to death with machetes in ethnic violence that followed Kenya’s disputed election.
Thursday August 30, 2007
Kenya: The mob was bitter that a man, who the preacher had promised to cure through prayer, died during the ‘healing’.
Thursday June 8, 2006
Kenya: Prophetess Lucy Nduta is among many clerics who've put a price on prayers
Saturday May 27, 2006
Kenya: The First Lady Lucy Kibaki has strongly condemned individuals who capitalize on the helplessness of people suffering from HIV/AIDS, to make money.
Monday May 15, 2006
Kenya: A lavish wedding ceremony has been held for a priest who rebelled against the Catholic Church in western Kenya.
Saturday March 18, 2006
Kenya: Kenya's Anglican Church has issued a public apology for previously shunning those with HIV/Aids.
Saturday January 28, 2006
Kenya: NAIROBI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A starving Kenyan woman placed a powerful tribal curse on God, accusing him of sending famine, and died in her sleep, local newspapers said on Thursday.
Wednesday March 9, 2005
Kenya: Two boys whose penises were chopped off in a bizarre incident are back, following successful constructive surgeries in Spain.
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