This archive report was first published on 14 June 2020.
Published on June 14, 2020, a new survey by Infotrak has revealed that 59 percent of Kenyans support the reopening of places of worship.
The survey, conducted between May 28 and June 2, found that the support for reopening worship places is more profound at the Coast and Western Kenya, at 77 and 64 percent respectively.
However, the support to reopen the places of worship is seen highly in urban settings at 64 percent in comparison to rural areas whose backing sits at 57 percent.
As the government pushes to put in place protocols to guide the desired reopening of places of worship, the vote of support comes through.
Places of worship, including churches and mosques, have remained shut in recent months as part of the COVID-19 containment measures in the country.
On Friday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe jointly appointed an Inter-Religious Council, chaired by Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria, to develop re-opening protocols.
The council's formation followed a directive by the President during the 8th Presidential address, where he directed the Ministries of Interior and Health to constitute an Inter-Faith Council, within seven days, to work out modalities and protocols of re-opening of places of worship.
The council consists of 16 members, including representatives from various religious bodies and government officials.
