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Jesse Masai

Jesse Masai is TLC’s East Africa correspondent, a longtime journalist and communications professional who has worked in South East Asia and the U.S., as well as in his native Kenya.

Primate Blames Kenya’s Security Forces for Church Attack

Ole Sapit said that tear gas, used in an attack on opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua at church services, is under state control.

Ugandan Primate Condemns Election Violence

Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba criticized internet shutdowns and voting irregularities in the contest that returned Yoweri Museveni to his seventh presidential term.

Tributes Pour in for Kenyan Leader

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a lifelong Anglican, was remembered for his Pan-African leadership and advocacy for democratic reforms.

Kenya’s Christians Rally for Justice Month

Adolwa Ochola says Kenya’s churches often lack “a cohesive moral compass,” but she thinks the time may be ripe for a push against corruption.

Cameroonian Bishop Gives Thanks in His Former Refuge

Dibo Elango shared memories of fleeing from violence to Kenya 20 years ago, and praised Nakuru’s former bishop, who formed him as a leader.

Court Halts Plans for Kenyan State House Church

The High Court judged ordered the attorney general to answer claims that the proposed 8,000-seat church violates Kenya's constitutional commitment to secularism.

Daughters of Zion Helps Widows and Orphans Become Strong

Carolyne Adhola: “Against the tide of those who still felt widows had nothing to add, the question now became how they would be recognized in church as they serve.”

Angolan Bishop Pressures Government to End Unrest

Filomena Teta Estêvão discussed the uprising, Angola’s worst in decades, with the vice president, and learned of plans to restore peace and public trust.

Kenyan Archbishop Opposes Church at State House

President William Ruto says he will not apologize for proposing the 8,000-seat church, which he says he will fund.

Nairobi-Based Center Works for Women’s Leadership

Bishop Vicentia Kgabe celebrates women’s vital role in crafting sustainable solutions for Africa.