Sharp divisions have rocked churches over the push to amend the Constitution as Deputy President William Ruto plots an anti-referendum showdown. The Catholic Church, the world’s largest Christian church, has already sent signals that it could oppose a plebiscite, saying it could be divisive, expensive and wasteful. The National Council of Churches of Kenya has indicated it would support a referendum but warned the process must be “people-focused". The umbrella Protestant churches organisation said in a statement the country should hold a referendum that will bring Kenyans together. The Catholic Church is the country's single largest denomination by followers at 33 per cent.

Source: The Star September 01, 2020 02:48 UTC