Ken Kagicha

Deputy Africa Editor

Ken Kagicha has over 12 years of experience working as a reporter and editor for print, broadcast and digital news platforms in Kenya. He has also trained over 1,500 journalists across Africa on digital tools for reporting and verifying information. Ken holds a B.A in Communication and Political Science from the University of Nairobi and an Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation, Aga Khan University.

Articles by Ken Kagicha

2 months ago

Africa Asia 2 months ago

Lausanne Vice Chair Femi Adeleye: 'We cannot do missions without the Holy Spirit'

By Ken Kagicha

The Vice Chair of the Lausanne Movement Board of Directors Femi Adeleye has called on Christians worldwide to continue depending on the Holy Spirit for effective evangelism.
2 months ago

Africa 2 months ago

Kenyan entrepreneur denounces LGBT lifestyle after surrendering life to Christ

By Ken Kagicha

Michelle Ntalami, one of Kenya’s young women entrepreneurs and a popular social media personality, announced that she is no longer part of the LGBTQ+ community after her encounter with Christ. Ntalami said she took time to seek God in prayer about her lifestyle that is a “prevalent stronghold in our world today.”
3 months ago

Africa 3 months ago

Winning by the power of God: Nigerian powerlifter aims for gold at Paris Paralympics

By Ken Kagicha

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.
3 months ago

Africa 3 months ago

Amid ongoing internal conflict in the DR Congo, Christian conference aims to restore families, empower life in Christ

By Ken Kagicha

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.
3 months ago

Africa 3 months ago

Amid Sudan peace talks in Geneva, church leaders hold onto hope for God's mercy to end civil war

By Lydia Lippuner and Ken Kagicha

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.
3 months ago

Africa Caribbean 3 months ago

Kenyan police dispatched to Haiti hold prayer service: 'Since we came here, we have only seen the hand of God'

By Ken Kagicha

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.
3 months ago

Africa 3 months ago

Rwanda government closes thousands of churches after failed inspections

By Ken Kagicha

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.
4 months ago

Africa 4 months ago

Zambia mourns death of celebrated gospel musician: his 'faith was beyond this world'

By Ken Kagicha

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.
4 months ago

Africa 4 months ago

Nigeria President Tinubu, religious leaders urge youth to give dialogue a chance after days of violent protests

By Obed Minchakpu and Ken Kagicha

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.”
4 months ago

Africa 4 months ago

Kenya’s task force recommends State oversight to curb cults and ‘miracles for cash’ ministries

By Ken Kagicha

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.
4 months ago

Africa 4 months ago

Injection proves 100% effective against AIDS in South Africa, Uganda trials

By Ken Kagicha

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.
4 months ago

Africa 4 months ago

Six crisis-hit African countries among neglected regions; Christian aid organizations explain why

By Ken Kagicha

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.

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Articles by Ken Kagicha

Lausanne Vice Chair Femi Adeleye: 'We cannot do missions without the Holy Spirit'

Kenyan entrepreneur denounces LGBT lifestyle after surrendering life to Christ

Winning by the power of God: Nigerian powerlifter aims for gold at Paris Paralympics

Amid ongoing internal conflict in the DR Congo, Christian conference aims to restore families, empower life in Christ

Amid Sudan peace talks in Geneva, church leaders hold onto hope for God's mercy to end civil war

Kenyan police dispatched to Haiti hold prayer service: 'Since we came here, we have only seen the hand of God'

Rwanda government closes thousands of churches after failed inspections

Zambia mourns death of celebrated gospel musician: his 'faith was beyond this world'

Nigeria President Tinubu, religious leaders urge youth to give dialogue a chance after days of violent protests

Kenya’s task force recommends State oversight to curb cults and ‘miracles for cash’ ministries

Injection proves 100% effective against AIDS in South Africa, Uganda trials

Six crisis-hit African countries among neglected regions; Christian aid organizations explain why

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