Articles by Ken Kagicha
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Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has set her sights on adding more medals to her decorated trophy cabinet at the Paralympics in Paris. The para powerlifter will be defending her over-86 kg women’s gold medal as she leads the Nigerian paralympic team and represents Africa in Paris. -
Amid ongoing internal conflict in the DR Congo, Christian conference aims to restore families, empower life in Christ
Pastors, apostles and over 1,000 delegates gathered for the Family Impact Conference in Bukavu, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to “reaffirm the sovereignty of God in the family unit”. The three-day conference held in mid-July 2024 saw delegates travel from other DRC cities of Kinshasa and Goma but also from as far as Nairobi, Kampala and Bujumbura. -
Amid Sudan peace talks in Geneva, church leaders hold onto hope for God's mercy to end civil war
In the sandy streets of Khartoum, new graffiti scrawled messages of freedom, peace, and liberty, an echo of the dreams of the Sudanese youth in 2019. Back then, amidst the arid landscape of this bustling capital, hope blossomed in the desert. A people’s revolt backed by the military ousted President Omar Hassan al-Bashir who had been in power for three decades. -
Kenyan police dispatched to Haiti hold prayer service: 'Since we came here, we have only seen the hand of God'
Kenya police mission in Haiti have been holding regular prayer and fellowship meetings at the base camp in the country’s capital Port-au-Prince. The contingent of special police officers were seen attending a prayer service in a social media post shared by CNN Africa Correspondent, Larry Madowo. -
Rwanda government closes thousands of churches after failed inspections
Rwanda closed more than 5,600 churches in July 2024 after nearly a third of the inspected places of worship failed to meet legal standards. The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) said that 13,000 religious institutions were inspected in collaboration with the local authorities. -
Zambia mourns death of celebrated gospel musician: his 'faith was beyond this world'
Zambia is mourning the death of celebrated gospel musician Mathew Ngosa, who passed away on August 1, 2024 at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka after battling liver cancer. Matthew, 46, left an indelible mark in the gospel music industry as some of his songs were played in churches and night clubs over a two decade career. -
Nigeria President Tinubu, religious leaders urge youth to give dialogue a chance after days of violent protests
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, 4 August, 2024, regretted the loss of lives and destruction of property following protests that rocked the West African nation for three days starting on August 1. While acknowledging the protesters demands of accountability and transparency in the governance of the nation, Tinubu said he was alive to the fact that young Nigerians desire a better and more progressive country where “their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled.” -
Kenya’s task force recommends State oversight to curb cults and ‘miracles for cash’ ministries
A task force set up by Kenya’s president William Ruto has recommended a hybrid regulation framework that would hand the government greater oversight to curtail the spread of cults and financial predatory practices prevalent in some churches in Kenya. A proposed Religious Affairs Commission will provide oversight over religious organisations and work in tandem with umbrella religious associations to strengthen self-regulation. -
Injection proves 100% effective against AIDS in South Africa, Uganda trials
Two injection shots per year used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections among women in South Africa and Uganda, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed. -
Six crisis-hit African countries among neglected regions; Christian aid organizations explain why
21 Christian humanitarian organizations listed 10 crisis-hit countries that have been neglected by the international community, further risking the lives of over 300 million people facing hunger, displacement and armed conflict. The Christian aid organisations, through the Integral Alliance, have also identified five factors driving neglected crises in these countries, 6 of which are in Africa. -
Global Baptist body highlights Nigeria as a ‘strategic center’ during global conference in Lagos
Nigeria is one of the key strategic countries for the growth of the Baptist movement, Baptist World Alliance Secretary-General Dr. Elijah Brown announced at the recently concluded BWA Annual Gathering in Lagos. Speaking during the 8-day conference that ended on July 12, Dr. Brown also underscored the significance of Nigeria's largest city in the Baptist church. “Lagos, with more than 13 million people, is one of the world’s 20 largest cities and is a strategic center of the Baptist movement,” sa -
Liberian president's salary cut exerts pressure on Kenya, Nigeria leaders
Liberia's President has announced that he will reduce his annual salary from US$13,400 to $8,000 – a 40% cut – to demonstrate solidarity with Liberians burdened by the rising cost of living. Mr. Boakai’s office said the president had taken the step to demonstrate his commitment to running a responsible and transparent government, a call that has been reverberating across Liberia and other countries in Africa.
