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Episode 83: Separation of Church and State

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The Constitution of Kenya (2010) in Article 8 states that there shall be no state religion. Yet, our national anthem, one of our national symbols (listed in Article 9), begins with “Eh Mungu Nguvu Yetu,” or “Oh God of all creation.” The preamble to the constitution states that “We, the people of Kenya – Acknowledging the supremacy of the Almighty God of all creation honour..."

We’re joined by Elizabeth Kabari, an advocate of the High Court and consultant, to talk about separation of church and state in Kenya, and the seeming contradictions and what they mean for us as Kenyans.

Resources

The Constitution of Kenya (2010)

The Constitution of Kenya (2001)

The Constitution of Kenya (1963)

Jesse Kamau & 25 others v Attorney General [2010]

The Ubiquity of Religion in Kenya

It's rule of law, not religion, that protects human rights in Kenya

How To Balance The Separation Of Church And State

Image Credit: Tuko

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The Constitution of Kenya (2010) in Article 8 states that there shall be no state religion. Yet, our national anthem, one of our national symbols (listed in Article 9), begins with “Eh Mungu Nguvu Yetu,” or “Oh God of all creation.” The preamble to the constitution states that “We, the people of Kenya – Acknowledging the supremacy of the Almighty God of all creation honour..."

We’re joined by Elizabeth Kabari, an advocate of the High Court and consultant, to talk about separation of church and state in Kenya, and the seeming contradictions and what they mean for us as Kenyans.

Resources

The Constitution of Kenya (2010)

The Constitution of Kenya (2001)

The Constitution of Kenya (1963)

Jesse Kamau & 25 others v Attorney General [2010]

The Ubiquity of Religion in Kenya

It's rule of law, not religion, that protects human rights in Kenya

How To Balance The Separation Of Church And State

Image Credit: Tuko

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