Articles by Ken Kagicha
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Following weeks of youth-led protests in Madagascar that have led to the death of at least 22 people and destruction of property worth millions of dollars, church leaders in the southwestern Island nation off the coast of the Indian Ocean have called for "peace, protection of life and the common good." -
Peter Mutharika returns to power in 2025 Malawi election, unseating evangelical leader and former Assemblies of God pastor Lazarus Chakwera
President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat to Peter Mutharika in the just concluded Malawi presidential elections, becoming one of a handful of incumbent presidents to lose a presidential re-election. -
Nigerian musician challenges blasphemy law that put him in prison
A Nigerian musician sentenced to death in 2020 for sharing alleged blasphemous messages on WhatsApp has challenged blasphemy laws in Nigeria’s highest court. Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, in jail awaiting a retrial, has petitioned Nigeria’s Supreme Court to declare the Kano state law on blasphemy unconstitutional. Through his lawyer, Kola Alapinni, Aminu has also challenged his conviction, when he was tried and sentenced without legal representation. -
Ethiopian evangelicals laud inauguration of $5B Grand Renaissance Dam as shared victory for faith and nation
Ethiopian evangelicals hailed Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as both a national milestone and an answer to years of prayer, framing the $5 billion project as a shared victory for faith and nation. -
Visually impaired Kenyan gospel singer announces 2027 Presidential bid, says leadership 'is not about sight but vision'
Renowned Kenyan gospel musician and activist Reuben Kigame has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 General Election, stating he is actively preparing to be on the ballot. Kigame, who was barred from the 2022 presidential race due to political party technicalities, views his renewed bid as a continuation of an unfinished journey. -
Woman lynched by mob in Nigeria for alleged blasphemy after her response to a marriage joke
A food vendor in northern Nigeria was killed on Saturday (Aug. 30) by a mob that accused her of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. A casual conversation between a nephew, who jokingly suggested marriage to the woman, turned into another lynching by the public on the grounds of alleged blasphemy. -
Africa Sings Festival marks 10 years of building bridges of peace, sharing the gospel through music and art in Benin
In a small village called Bethlehem in the Northwestern region of Benin, an annual festival of culture and music has been bringing together 20 diverse ethnic groups, and diffusing economic, social and religious tensions that have fuelled violent extremism in West Africa. The 10th edition of the Africa Sings Festival, held on Aug. 15-17, 2025, targeted social cohesion between herder and farmer communities living in a region predominantly and historically occupied by Christians and Muslims. -
Church World Service caught in U.S.–South Africa visa row over Afrikaner refugee resettlement
Church World Service (CWS) has been drawn into a diplomatic dispute after the U.S. State Department asked South Africa to fast-track visas for 30 Kenyan staffers to help process Afrikaner refugees seeking resettlement in the United States. -
South Africa’s ‘Jerusalema’ hitmaker Nomcebo Zikode vows to fight for royalties despite court setback
What began as a unifying anthem during the uncertainty of 2020 has spiraled into one of South Africa’s most high-profile music disputes. Jerusalema—the gospel-influenced house hit whose infectious rhythm and Zulu lyrics inspired a worldwide dance challenge—brought chart-topping success and hundreds of millions of YouTube views. -
Study finds militant Islamists have killed 22,307 in Africa over the last one year, gained significant territory
Militant Islamists groups have expanded their presence in Africa and more than doubled fatalities linked to violent activities in specific regions in the continent according to a study by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS). In the year ending June 30th 2025, 10 militant Islamist groups have been responsible for the death of 22,307 people, a majority of them being Christians in West, East and Central Africa. -
Religious leaders in Malawi ask members to 'reject corrupt politicians' ahead of September general elections
The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) General Assembly has urged Malawians to exercise their democratic rights and make choices that transcend tribal, regional, or religious affiliations as the south-eastern Africa country gears up for its general election on September 16, 2025. -
South African church group holds day of prayer following damning police corruption allegations: 'fight for the soul of our nation'
The South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals (SACOFF), which represents nearly 20,000 churches and 225 organizations nationwide, called for a National Day of Prayer on Wednesday, July 23, as part of its campaign to “fight for the soul of our nation” amid explosive allegations of high-level police corruption and political interference.
