Preachers may be prohibited from conducting their sermons in public places.
In a letter by the Atheists In Kenya (AiK), addressed to the Council of Governors (CoG), Matatu Owners Association, National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and the Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (Supkem), the group has asked the mentioned bodies to ban preaching in public places including in matatus.
The letter quote Article 32 of the Constitution which states that a person may not be compelled to act, or engage in any act, that is contrary to the person’s belief or religion.
AiK President, Harrison Mumia stated that the pulpits on the streets are an annoyance and they interrupt the daily activities of Kenyans.
According to Mr Mumia, street preachers subject people to misconceptions, causing them to believe in non-existent things, the Nation reports.
Mumia also expressed concern that media houses have allegedly broken the law by broadcasting sermons on Sundays.
“Media houses have gone against Article 32 as they broadcast church services and religious content on Sunday mornings. That is not just,” said Mumia.
Atheists are known to be people who do not believe in the existence of God. Their association works to fight and protect the absolute separation of religion from government and raise the profile of atheism in the public discourse.
