The atheist community in Kenya is back in the headlines once again after starting a campaign demanding the removal of the word 'God' in the national anthem. 

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In a press statement, the community said that having the word 'God'  in the national anthem contravenes their constitutional right since they do not believe in His existence.

"Our National Anthem begins with the words 'Oh God of all Creation'. Not all Kenyans believe in the existence of a God."

"We feel the National Anthem is not representative of us and goes against the spirit of the Kenyan Constitution. Kenyans must endeavor to keep a separate wall between religion and state in line with Article 8 of the constitution,” the presser read in part.

The group further said removing the name of the creator would make the national anthem more inclusive. 

“Our National anthem must be a source of pride and cultural significance; it must create a sense of allegiance and loyalty to all Kenyans irrespective of their beliefs and should be a reminder of significant national/cultural/patriotic events,” the Atheists in Kenya (AIK) said.

The online petition by AIK targets 6,000 signatures before it can be forwarded to the speaker of the National Assembly and the Senate. So far, 40 people have already signed the petition.