A coalition of civil society organisations and religious stakeholders is urging the shelving of the proposed Religious Organisations Bill, 2024, citing concerns over its exclusionary nature and potential to undermine constitutional freedoms.

• The Bill mandates registration with a state-appointed Registrar and failure to comply could result in penalties of up to Sh5 million or imprisonment for up to three years.
• Key organizations involved include Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), the Kenya Community Support Centre, and the Kesho Alliance.
• Concerns were raised that provisions requiring endorsement by umbrella religious bodies and minimum membership could exclude smaller faith groups and indigenous belief systems.