On Wednesday, the county government of Nairobi shut down the Grand Lodge of East Africa's Freemasons' Hall over alleged land rates arrears mounting up to Ksh19 million, eliciting a heated debate on what freemasonry is all about.
The move by the county opened discussion surrounding Freemasonry, often perceived as secretive, leading to speculation about its activities and influence.
Some Kenyans see it as a fraternal group focused on charity and personal development, while others associate it with mystery, conspiracy theories surrounding devil worshipping and ritualistic practices, and religious concerns. "I feel like we have been very misinformed a lot about Freemasonry.
Just like we have been misinformed about nutrition, education, medicine, religion, and governance.
