Kenyan media personality and youth leader Allan Ademba has sparked debate after calling for the regulation of churches, saying there are too many religious institutions in the country.
Ademba shared his views in a social media post on November 2, 2026. He said the number of churches in some neighbourhoods had become a concern and suggested that some could join together.
“We need to regulate the number of churches in Kenya, hizi churches ni nyingi,” he said.
Personal Faith and Background
Ademba clarified that his comments did not come from a lack of belief in prayer. He said he comes from a prayerful family and described his mother as deeply religious.
Ademba Questions Number of Churches in Neighbourhoods
He said the number of churches in some residential areas had become noticeable, even to people searching for houses.
“Sikuhizi uki-house hunt, you have to house hunt on a Sunday, because unashangaa Kwenya kanisa ni mingi kuliko the residence,” he said.
Concerns Over Noise and Loudspeakers
Ademba also raised concerns about street crusades and loudspeakers in residential areas.
He suggested that churches should be community-based rather than allowing individuals to establish separate places of worship in the same neighbourhood.
Supports Possible Bill to Regulate Churches
The media personality said he would support a lawmaker who introduced a Bill in Parliament seeking to regulate churches.
“Anybody who may even come up with such a Bill in Parliament, I will support that. Let us regulate churches,” he said.
Addressing Expected Criticism
Ademba anticipated criticism, joking that some people might accuse him of belonging to the Illuminati. He maintained that he values prayer and comes from a religious background.
Renewed Public Discussion
His remarks have renewed discussion about overseeing religious institutions while protecting Kenyans' freedom of worship.The conversation continue to attract attention from different parts.
