President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday directed Attorney General Githu Muigai to review proposals in the Religious Societies Rules 2015 after thorough and exhaustive consultations with all stakeholders.
He asked the AG to ensure that the current draft regulations are subjected to vigorous public consultations so that they don’t undermine the fundamental values and principles enshrined in the constitution.
“The President has directed the Attorney General, Professor Githu Muigai, to ensure that all proposals relating to the creation of a framework for religious societies and organisations is undertaken after thorough and exhaustive consultations with all groups, bearing in mind the sacrosanct constitutional principles governing the freedom of religion and worship,” reads a statement from State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu.
The directive comes after major public outcry on the proposed regulations that have been termed as unreasonable and untenable by religious leaders.
