Germany Blames Kenya's Freedom of Religion for Shakahola Cult Deaths
Germany has participated in the conversation of the intricacies surrounding the freedom of churches in Kenya.
German's input comes amid the celebration of their outward investments in Kenya for 50 years. They have faulted the religious leaders for misusing the privileges accorded to them.
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation(KAS) vice chairman Herman Grohe has issued his outlook following Shakahola's macabre incident. He cautioned against the latitude celebrated by religious leaders saying that the State need to check the freedom to avoid a repeat of cases like the ones witnessed in Shakahola. The Shakahola cult has since seen death cases top 100.
“The religious teachings and power were misused to drive people into suicide by starvation are shocking all of us. To address this is to strengthen religious dialogue,’’ Grohe said.
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation has been on the frontline in promoting democracy, economic, social and religious development.
Mr Grohe further lauded African nations for the democratic strides they've taken as witnessed in elections. He hailed Kenya's 2022 election as an indication of a mature democratic landscape.
‘‘This is great work to strengthen democracy, rule of law, human rights, inter-religious dialogue, climate protection, empowerment of women and youth,’’ Grohe said.
Germany's deputy ambassador to Kenya, Thomas Wimmer, has appreciated the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation for promoting democracy within the country. He further urged Kenya to transform these efforts into prosperity. KAS Country Director Annette Schwendner has assured that the foundation will continue with its push for development and knowledge sharing with Kenya.
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The Germans should have told Ruto about the Shakahola farm drama on his face when he visited them for a Beer! It is not necessarily the freedom of religion but the mere ignorance of those involved (Rachel, Dorcas, Mackenzie, and largely Ruto) and the weak minded followers who just follow others blindly. Ruto has turned religion into a state monopoly to deceive the gullible folks who do not know any better.
What has democracy brought Mr know it all West when 26m pp live below the poverty line? Saudi and China with zero democracy are in developed status.
Kenyans don't listen to any nazi until they have atoned for their WW1 and WW2 atrocities.
These Germans are Adolf Hitler’s descendants and surely they have a damn mouth to talk. They are happy Shakahola massacre took place to relieve them of their evil guilt over the killing of 6 million Jews.
Most Germans are Devil worshippers. You can not ask the Lucifer to discuss matters of theology because he will be confused about the topic.