Ken Kagicha

Deputy Africa Editor

Ken Kagicha has over 12 years of experience working as a reporter and editor for print, broadcast and digital news platforms in Kenya. He has also trained over 1,500 journalists across Africa on digital tools for reporting and verifying information. Ken holds a B.A in Communication and Political Science from the University of Nairobi and an Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation, Aga Khan University.

Articles by Ken Kagicha

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Veteran South African gospel artist spent last moments praying for family and hospital staff

By Ken Kagicha

South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has been eulogized as a ‘loving father and a prayerful man’ by hundreds of family, friends and fans that gathered for his funeral service on 8 October 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa.
6 days ago

Africa Asia 6 days ago

87% of Young Lausanne Leaders looking for theological education - Nana Yaw of YLGen says

By Ken Kagicha

An overwhelming majority of Young Lausanne leaders from the Majority World are looking for theological education opportunities. Nana Yaw Offei Awuku, the Global Associate Director for Generations - a gathering of young leaders hosted by Lausanne - said 87% of the members requested a theological education directory.
10 days ago

Africa 10 days ago

Local church ownership, Vision 2025 supercharged Bible translation, SIL Director says at Lausanne 4

By Ken Kagicha

God is supercharging the rate of Bible translation in Africa and many parts of the global south, expanding discipleship in more local dialects than ever before. This was the resounding and encouraging message of SIL International Executive Director Dr. Michel Kenmogne, at Lausanne 4 in Seoul, Korea.
12 days ago

Africa Asia 12 days ago

'Persecution never kills the Church, but a compromised gospel will,' Patrick Fung tells Lausanne 4

By Ken Kagicha

Patrick Fung, the global ambassador of OMF International reminded delegates at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (Lausanne 4) in Incheon, Korea, that God used and still uses suffering and persecution to reach the unreached.
14 days ago

Africa 14 days ago

Kenyan MP drafts law that restricts student evangelism, criminalizes unregistered fellowship

By Ken Kagicha

Religious leaders and legal experts have faulted a bill before Kenya’s Senate that proposes to regulate religious organisations. The Religious Organisations Bill, 2024, drafted by Tana River Senator, Danson Mungatana aims to regulate and oversee the management of religious organisations.
17 days ago

Africa Asia 17 days ago

At Lausanne 4, Prof Kwabena offers an African perspective on the ministry of the Holy Spirit

By Ken Kagicha

“The spirit of God does what he wants to do across contexts in the world.” This is the message that Rev. Prof. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu of Ghana reminded the over 5,000 delegates that have gathered in Incheon, Korea for the fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (Lausanne 4).
17 days ago

Africa Asia 17 days ago

Lausanne Vice Chair Femi Adeleye: 'We cannot do missions without the Holy Spirit'

By Ken Kagicha

The Vice Chair of the Lausanne Movement Board of Directors Femi Adeleye has called on Christians worldwide to continue depending on the Holy Spirit for effective evangelism.
25 days ago

Africa 25 days ago

Kenyan entrepreneur denounces LGBT lifestyle after surrendering life to Christ

By Ken Kagicha

Michelle Ntalami, one of Kenya’s young women entrepreneurs and a popular social media personality, announced that she is no longer part of the LGBTQ+ community after her encounter with Christ. Ntalami said she took time to seek God in prayer about her lifestyle that is a “prevalent stronghold in our world today.”
1 month ago

Africa 1 month ago

Winning by the power of God: Nigerian powerlifter aims for gold at Paris Paralympics

By Ken Kagicha

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has set her sights on adding more medals to her decorated trophy cabinet at the Paralympics in Paris. The para powerlifter will be defending her over-86 kg women’s gold medal as she leads the Nigerian paralympic team and represents Africa in Paris.
1 month ago

Africa 1 month ago

Amid ongoing internal conflict in the DR Congo, Christian conference aims to restore families, empower life in Christ

By Ken Kagicha

Pastors, apostles and over 1,000 delegates gathered for the Family Impact Conference in Bukavu, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to “reaffirm the sovereignty of God in the family unit”. The three-day conference held in mid-July 2024 saw delegates travel from other DRC cities of Kinshasa and Goma but also from as far as Nairobi, Kampala and Bujumbura.
2 months ago

Africa 2 months ago

Amid Sudan peace talks in Geneva, church leaders hold onto hope for God's mercy to end civil war

By Lydia Lippuner and Ken Kagicha

In the sandy streets of Khartoum, new graffiti scrawled messages of freedom, peace, and liberty, an echo of the dreams of the Sudanese youth in 2019. Back then, amidst the arid landscape of this bustling capital, hope blossomed in the desert. A people’s revolt backed by the military ousted President Omar Hassan al-Bashir who had been in power for three decades.
2 months ago

Africa Caribbean 2 months ago

Kenyan police dispatched to Haiti hold prayer service: 'Since we came here, we have only seen the hand of God'

By Ken Kagicha

Kenya police mission in Haiti have been holding regular prayer and fellowship meetings at the base camp in the country’s capital Port-au-Prince. The contingent of special police officers were seen attending a prayer service in a social media post shared by CNN Africa Correspondent, Larry Madowo.

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Articles by Ken Kagicha

Veteran South African gospel artist spent last moments praying for family and hospital staff

87% of Young Lausanne Leaders looking for theological education - Nana Yaw of YLGen says

Local church ownership, Vision 2025 supercharged Bible translation, SIL Director says at Lausanne 4

'Persecution never kills the Church, but a compromised gospel will,' Patrick Fung tells Lausanne 4

Kenyan MP drafts law that restricts student evangelism, criminalizes unregistered fellowship

At Lausanne 4, Prof Kwabena offers an African perspective on the ministry of the Holy Spirit

Lausanne Vice Chair Femi Adeleye: 'We cannot do missions without the Holy Spirit'

Kenyan entrepreneur denounces LGBT lifestyle after surrendering life to Christ

Winning by the power of God: Nigerian powerlifter aims for gold at Paris Paralympics

Amid ongoing internal conflict in the DR Congo, Christian conference aims to restore families, empower life in Christ

Amid Sudan peace talks in Geneva, church leaders hold onto hope for God's mercy to end civil war

Kenyan police dispatched to Haiti hold prayer service: 'Since we came here, we have only seen the hand of God'

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