Religion In Kenya and Worships
Religion in Kenya plays a major role in the life of the people, to some it is their candle light, it gives them insight, wisdom, knowledge and faith is increased through the study of scripture, books and prayers.In Kenya, religions helps us remain in line and stay focused. A religious leader is feared, respected and loved. He could mediate in situation that defy several means. Below are a list of religions in Kenya according to a census conducted in 2009.
Religions in Kenya (2009 census)
1.Catholic Population– 9,010,684
2.Protestant Population– 18,307,466
3.Other ChristianPopulation– 4.559,584
4.Muslim Population– 4,304,798
5.Hindu Population– 53,393
6.TraditionalistPopulation– 635,352
7.Other Religion Population– 557,450
8.No Religion Population– 922,1289.Don’t Know – 61,233
Christianity as a Kenyan religion
Christianity is the most popular and most advertised religion in Kenya. It was introduced in Kenya in the middle of the nineteen century by devote missionaries from British, Christianity was one of the things introduced into Kenya by British among many others things.The missionaries came preaching the message of Christ, ministering to the people and also healing the sick, this was what actually pulled the crowed to them in the first place.
Churches in Kenya are predominately Christian, though many different denominations and congregations exist within the population. Overall, more than three quarters of the population identify themselves as Christian (eitherProtestantor RomanCatholic).
Churches in Kenya are majorly classified into any of the below catergories:-
1.Roman Catholics Church
2.Anglican Church
3.Full Gospel Churches
4.Presbyterian Church of East Africa
5.Africa Inland Church
6.Methodist Church
7.Baptist Church
8.Pentecostal churches
Islam as a Religion in Kenya
Islam is the second widely practised religion and the followers include the Sunni, Shia and Islamia. Muslims are about 10 per cent of the population.Although Islam has spread throughout Kenya, the largest number of Muslims is found in the coastal region and North—Eastern Province.Other parts of the country also have sizeable number of Muslims.Kadhi’s courts have legal jurisdiction over personal law for the Muslims marriage, divorce and inheritance.
The Traditional Religion
Finally we have the traditional religion in Kenya, as much as the message of Islam and Christianity have taken over the major part of the country, the previous indigenous worship could not be properly annihilated. This indigenous religions are simply the worship of inanimate objects, the worship of rocks, trees, or some mysterious animals like lions or a huge python which they believe to be their source of strength or spiritual guide.Before the advent of The modern religions (Christianity and Islam) This gods (as they are called) were seen as a guide and the sovereign authority,
