Episode 83: Separation of Church and State
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Episode 83: Separation of Church and State
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, 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
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