Fredrick Nzwili
Fredrick Nzwili is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. For more than 15 years, he has written about religion, politics, peace and conflict, development, security, environment and wildlife. His articles have appeared in international media organizations among others; The Tablet, The Christian Science Monitor, The National Geographic and Kenyan local newspapers; The Standard and the People Daily.
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South Sudanese churches call for acceptance of wartime sexual violence survivors
By Fredrick Nzwili — June 28, 2019
(RNS) — Thousands of women and girls in Africa’s newest nation who have suffered brutal sexual violence have been rejected by their families on their return to their communities.
Citing inclusion of LGBT clerics, Anglican bishops in Africa to shun Lambeth Conference
By Fredrick Nzwili — May 29, 2019
(RNS) — The boycott widens the split within the communion, which has struggled to stay together despite doctrinal differences over the ordination of homosexuals and blessing of same-sex unions.
Kenyan court upholds bans on gay intimacy
By Fredrick Nzwili — May 24, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) – A ruling in favor of repeal would have been a trailblazing step for an Africa court, but the three-judge bench said there was not sufficient evidence of discrimination.
In central Africa, Islamist militias complicate church efforts to battle Ebola
By Fredrick Nzwili — May 22, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Intent on disrupting efforts to stop the spread of the disease and on delegitimizing local authorities, militants have attacked Christian pastors and health workers.
As Sudanese protesters demand democracy, Catholic bishop pushes for freedom of worship
By Fredrick Nzwili — April 24, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — While cheered by the role Christians have played in liberating the largely Muslim country from its dictator, Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku wants to see the laws that impede religious freedom change as well.
Faith activists urge UN Environment Assembly to address human side of climate change
By Fredrick Nzwili — March 18, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Meeting at the fourth U.N. Environment Assembly, faith-based environmental activists said not enough was being done to address the social justice component of climate change.
Church leaders pray for Ethiopian Airlines crash victims as they grieve for clergy
By Fredrick Nzwili — March 12, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Leaders of Africa’s faith traditions united in prayer for the 157 victims, who included two priests and a Roman Catholic nun.
Nun in South Sudan honored for protecting education for girls
By Fredrick Nzwili — March 8, 2019
(RNS) — Sister Orla Treacy received a Women of Courage Award from the U.S. State Department for her efforts to educate girls in a war-torn country that values brides over female scholars.
South African pastor’s resurrection stunt draws mockery and memes
By Fredrick Nzwili — March 5, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — A viral video of a man purportedly being raised from the dead has punctured the credibility of Africa's increasingly influential Pentecostal churches.
Kenyan Supreme Court overturns ruling allowing hijab in Christian schools
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 30, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The latest twist in a long-running debate over school dress codes has outraged Muslim parents in the predominantly Christian country.
After Dusit attack, Kenya’s clergy urge all faiths to account for their youths
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 22, 2019
MUCHATHA, Kenya (RNS) – Like Ali Salim Gichunge, the alleged mastermind of the Dusit D2 terrorist attack, the new crop of radicalized Islamists are well-educated, live ordinary lives and are not easy to detect.
Kenyan faith leaders condemn Nairobi attack as al-Shabab takes responsibility
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 16, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Muslim and Christian clerics urged Kenyans to forge ahead together despite the militant Islamist group's attempt to use religion to put a wedge between them.
Lone street guitarist shares Christmas spirit in Nairobi
By Fredrick Nzwili — December 24, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Samson Kule Mannasseih, an Anglican street singer, brings Christmas cheer to the streets of Nairobi by sharing 'the music that calms everyone.'
Religious leaders in Congo urge the country to go to the polls to replace Kabila
By Fredrick Nzwili — December 19, 2018
(RNS) — Two years after the country's Roman Catholic bishops brokered a deal to delay elections, they are framing the vote as a chance to reclaim the country for justice and peace.
African clergy press pharmaceutical companies to close gap on child-HIV drugs
By Fredrick Nzwili — November 21, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The call came on Universal Children’s Day, established by the United Nations in 1954 to promote international awareness of children's issues worldwide and improve their welfare.
