The Kenya Kwanza administration has had a complex relationship with the Church, marked by generous government donations on one hand, and public disagreements on the other.
In response to growing concerns, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has sought to reassure religious leaders that the government respects the independence of the Church. "There is no contest between the Church and the State," Kindiki said on Tuesday during the Africa Revival Agenda Conference at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. "The Church and state are separate.
The vision, objectives, and priorities of the State are completely aligned with those of the church.
We see the church as a companion and a complementary institution that helps us in the struggle to better the lives of Kenyans," said the DP.
