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.

Articles by Ken Kagicha

15 Mar, 2024 05:03 EDT

Africa Society & Culture

Popular South African musician surrenders life to Christ after near-death experience

By Ken Kagicha

South African award-winning songwriter, DJ and record producer, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, has narrated his near-death experience in South America that contributed to his decision to follow Jesus. In an interview with Kaya FM presenter Thabo Mokwele, Maphumulo, who is better known by his stage name DJ Black Coffee, said that an airplane accident on his way to Argentina made him seriously rethink his life decisions.
29 Feb, 2024 02:02 EST

Africa Society & Culture

Ethiopia’s new found media freedom restricts religious broadcasters - Study

By Ken Kagicha

A revised constitution and new media regulations are redefining the relationship between Ethiopia’s deeply religious society, the media and the state, a new study has found. While the easing of media restrictions following the new media proclamation in 2021 has allowed religious organizations to apply for broadcasting licenses, Ethiopian authorities are taking a cautious approach to issuing broadcast permits.
20 Feb, 2024 16:02 EST

Africa Religious Freedom Church & Missions

The gospel spreads in Africa’s Sahel region despite persecution and conflict

By Ken Kagicha

A wave of political coups and a resurgence of Islamic terror groups in what is known as the Sahel region in Africa led to a marked increase in persecution of Christians. Despite threats, imprisonment, and displacement, however, Christians are holding on to their faith and the gospel is spreading.
11 Feb, 2024 13:02 EST

Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

Cameroon’s historic malaria vaccine rollout supported by Baptist churches

By Ken Kagicha

Cameroon has become the first country to launch the much-anticipated malaria vaccine amidst public skepticism on its efficacy and safety. Despite the initial vaccine hesitancy from the public, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has termed the malaria vaccine mass rollout in Cameroon as ‘a significant step’ in the prevention of the disease. Baptist churches have come alongside to play an important role in helping to counter misinformation and build trust among grassroot communities.
16 Jan, 2024 08:01 EST

Africa Society & Culture

Unemployment, corruption, and church influence in Africa's 2024 elections

By Ken Kagicha

In West Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea-Bissau will go to the polls against a backdrop of military coups that swept the region in 2023.
30 Dec, 2023 06:12 EST

Africa Church & Missions

New data protection laws have implications for African churches

By Jim Olang Ken Kagicha

In September 2023, Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner issued fines totaling KES 9,375,000 (more than $60,000 USD) to three institutions for contravening the Data Protection Act. The highest penalty (more than $30,000 USD) went to an educational facility for using minors’ pictures without consent from parents or guardians. These were the first penalties given since the law came into effect in 2019.