Church and Clergy association of Kenya National Chairman Bishop Hudson Ndeda (C) address press on August 20th 2026 at Bibilica Guest House [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]
A fresh row is brewing between the government and sections of the Christian community over plans to regularise theological training and introduce standards for pastors and other clergy, with church leaders warning that the reforms could undermine freedom of worship.
The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya (CCAK) has rejected what it describes as attempts by the State to regulate Bible schools and impose new requirements on clergy, arguing that theological education is fundamentally a matter for the Church.
In a statement issued on Monday, CCAK chairman Bishop Hudson Ndeda said the government should instead concentrate on challenges facing the formal education sector, including reforms to the Competency-Based Education system and the strengthening of universities.
“The recent attempt by the government to sponsor and propagate the regulation of bible schools through some MPs and some clergy targeting at making money from the clergy is ill advised,” he said.
