We Want Our ‘Gay’ Priest Back Othaya Worshippers Demand

Earlier this month, the Anglican Church of Kenya was in the news after it suspended five of its priest from its Mt. Kenya diocese on the grounds of engaging in homosexuality with young men in the church.

The five were from Othaya, Murang’a, Nyeri and Karatina towns and were facing expulsion from the church had the investigations concluded they were guilty of the alleged actions. However, the Anglican worshippers in Othaya are demanding the reinstatement of their priest and boycotted services as they camped outside the church and demanded the reinstatement of the ousted priest Archdeacon Gacharu and mocked the priest sent to preside over the church Reverend Samuel Maina.

According to the church goers, the allegations are fabricated as they have not seen the young men who are said to have engaged in homosexuality with the priest. The Anglican Church of Kenya has been engaged in controversy concerning the sexual activities of several of its priests countrywide and launched a nationwide investigation into the claims.