[PHOTOS] Ruto vows to protect religious freedom

However, the state will also mitigate potential abuse of religion that may harm Kenyans

In Summary
  • President William Ruto on Wednesday vowed to balance religious freedom and protection.
  • Speaking during the presentation and handover of the report of the Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organizations at State House, Nairobi, Ruto emphasized the importance of balancing individual rights with the need to protect citizens from harm.

President William Ruto on Wednesday vowed to protect religious freedom while also ensuring it is practiced free of abuse. https://shorturl.at/qjsjS

President William Ruto during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse, Nairobi on July 30, 2024.
President William Ruto during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse, Nairobi on July 30, 2024.
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President William Ruto on Wednesday vowed to protect religious freedom while also ensuring it is practised free of abuse.

Speaking during the presentation and handover of the report of the Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organizations at State House, Nairobi, Ruto emphasized the importance of balancing individual rights with the need to protect citizens from harm.

"We will continue to safeguard and protect the freedom of religion, but at the same time mitigate its potential abuse to harm Kenyans," Ruto said in a statement on X.

President William Ruto handing over the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse , Nairobi on July 30, 2024.
President William Ruto handing over the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse , Nairobi on July 30, 2024.
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Religious leaders present during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse on July 30, 2024.
Religious leaders present during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse on July 30, 2024.
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Religious leader during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouseKenya, Nairobi on July 30, 2024
Religious leader during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouseKenya, Nairobi on July 30, 2024
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President William Ruto pose for a photo with religious leaders at StateHouse, Nairobi on July 30, 2024.
President William Ruto pose for a photo with religious leaders at StateHouse, Nairobi on July 30, 2024.
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Principal Secretary, State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo and Solicirot General Shadrack Mose during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse on July 30, 2024
Principal Secretary, State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo and Solicirot General Shadrack Mose during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse on July 30, 2024
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President William Ruto delivering speech during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse on July 30, 2024.
President William Ruto delivering speech during the presentation and handover of the report of Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations at StateHouse on July 30, 2024.
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