by Anna Tervahartiala | Feb 26, 2021 | Kenya
In December 2020, the Network for Religious & Traditional Peacemakers (NRTP), in collaboration with Finn Church Aid (FCA) Kenya County Office and Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics Trust (CICC), conducted an assessment COVID -19 response gaps among religious...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Nov 30, 2020 | Kenya
As part of the Religious Minorities Project, the Network of Religious Leaders and Traditional Peacemakers (NRTP) held training for faith leaders, focusing on constitutional safeguards related to rights of marginalised groups, inter-religious dialogue and religious...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Nov 30, 2020 | Kenya
The Religious and Minorities Project hosted a a virtual conference to examine the realities of religious minorities in Kenya and explore solutions to related issues. The other agenda points deliberated Interreligious Dialogue as Space for Representation and...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Oct 19, 2020 | COVID-19, Kenya
The first case of COVID- 19 in Kenya was detected on 13 March 2020. The number of cases steadily increased before the nation’s first two deaths were recorded on 2 April 2020. In an effort to mitigate the outbreak of COVID-19, the Kenyan government imposed drastic...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Jul 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Kenya
The coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected religious activities throughout Kenya. However, in line with the government directives to beat the virus, religious leaders are inventing unique ways to worship, while reducing the risk of exposure to the...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Jul 29, 2020 | COVID-19, Kenya
Religious leaders and organizations have long played a fundamental role in a community, especially during a time of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic is yet another instance where religious leaders have supported their communities in terms of providing physical...