Top stories
🇰🇪 KenyaPolitics

Kenyan bishop seeks more than 21 million shillings after dismissal

By , based on Citizen

Map: Kenya

Bishop Charles Muhia Ng’ang’a, founder of Mamlaka Hill Chapel church, is challenging his dismissal before Nairobi’s labour court and seeking more than 21 million Kenyan shillings. He is also seeking reinstatement, accusing four church officials of conducting an irregular disciplinary process, according to Citizen.

Bishop Charles Muhia Ng’ang’a, founder of Kenya’s Mamlaka Hill Chapel church, is challenging his dismissal before Nairobi’s Employment and Labour Relations Court. He is seeking reinstatement and more than 21 million Kenyan shillings in compensation and unpaid leave allowances, according to Citizen.

Charles Muhia Ng’ang’a accuses four church officials — Jonathan Njoroge, Reverend Richard Maulo Munala, James Chege and Geoffrey Kibathi Mbugua — of conducting an unlawful disciplinary process that allegedly violated his right to a fair hearing. He says he founded Mamlaka Hill Chapel in August 2005, before entering into an employment contract there as senior pastor, Citizen reports.

The rest of this article is for subscribers.

Try AFREEQUE!

  • Every article in full: all the news from Africa, summarised and easy to read
  • A local source in 52 of the continent’s 54 countries
  • 100% independent: no advertising, no shareholders
  • The satisfaction of supporting an independent African news outlet that serves its readers

Discovery offer

€1

for 15 days

then €9.99/month

Try it for €1

No commitment · cancel in one click
New subscribers only

🔒 Secure payment with:

Mastercard, Visa, Google Pay and Apple Pay

Already a subscriber? Log in

Summary produced with the help of artificial intelligence tools, under AFREEQUE’s editorial responsibility.

Share this article

Related stories

Kerosene price rises by 28.49 shillings in Kenya

The Kenyan motorists’ association is calling for an independent audit of the fuel price increase and the government-to-government oil import arrangement. From 15 October to 14 November, petrol in Nairobi costs 226.96 Kenyan shillings per litre, diesel 227.76 and kerosene 219.87, according to the association cited by Capital FM.

🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Capital FM ·

Amos Kipruto wins Chicago Marathon in 2:01:09

Kenyan marathon runner Amos Kipruto won the Chicago Marathon in 2 hours 1 minute 09 seconds, a personal best that equals Eliud Kipchoge’s best mark. His victory, the second-fastest winning performance in the race’s history, could earn him about 12.9 million Kenyan shillings, according to Tuko.

🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Tuko ·

Eswatini club Nsingizini sued for 181,676 emalangeni

South African company Primo Sportswear is seeking 181,676.73 emalangeni from football club Nsingizini Hotspurs in the High Court of Eswatini over technical services and clothing. The complaint also seeks annual interest of 9% and reimbursement of legal costs; the allegations will be examined by the court, reports the Times of Eswatini.

🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·

Kenyan civil society calls for more anti-corruption funding

Kenyan civil society organisations are calling for more resources for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, whose budget is due to reach 5.1 billion shillings for 2026-2027. They also want recovered assets to fund some of the institution’s activities, according to Citizen.

🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Citizen ·

🇰🇪 Latest from Kenya

Map: Nakuru, KenyaKenya: George Nene weeps in Nakuru AssemblyGeorge Nene, representative for the Elementaita ward in the Nakuru County Assembly, broke down in tears as he spoke of the risk of losing his seat in 2027. He accused the Nakuru executive of failing to carry out funded projects, Tuko reports.All Kenya news →

Politics in East Africa

Mauritius extends curfew after violent riotsMauritius extends curfew after violent riotsThe Mauritian government has extended a curfew after riots sparked by water shortages and the rising cost of living. At least 94 people have been arrested, seven police officers injured and classes suspended, after a woman was hit by police gunfire, The Namibian reports.All Politics news →

The week in Africa

This week’s highlights

  1. Ukraine strikes Russian refinery after energy truce fails🌍 World
  2. Ebola reaches Nord-Ubangi, the eighth province affected in DR Congo🇨🇩 DR Congo
  3. IMF forecasts 4.5% growth in Africa in 2026🌍 World
  4. Trump calls Somaliland a country as Mogadishu defends sovereignty🇸🇴 Somalia
  5. Dakar YOG preparations reach 92%🇸🇳 Senegal
All of this week’s highlights →

← Back to the news