This archive report was first published on 21 May 2020.
On May 21, 2020, a meeting between church leaders and three cabinet secretaries in Nairobi sparked a renewed debate over the reopening of churches in Kenya.
Church leaders are seeking a review of the current Covid-19 pandemic protocol on church services, citing concerns over the safety of congregants.
According to reports, the meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretaries Fred Matiang'i and Mutahi Kagwe, as well as other senior government officials.
The church leaders are reportedly pushing for a more relaxed approach to reopening churches, arguing that the current restrictions are too stringent and are causing undue hardship on the faithful.
The government has yet to respond to the church leaders' demands, but the meeting is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over the reopening of churches in Kenya.
