After Protests Turn Violent, Kenyan Churches Stand with Gen Z

The Sunday after authorities killed people protesting a finance bill, many pastors call for justice.

Among the many people William Ruto thanked after winning Kenya’s 2022 presidential election were religious leaders, significant numbers of whom had enthusiastically campaigned for the career politician.

“I am sure their prayers will not be in vain,” Ruto said, considered by many to be the East African country’s first evangelical president.

Kenyan church leaders have more to...