Harrison Mumia.[Photo/NairobiNews]
The High Court has overturned the deregistration of an atheist group.
Atheists In Kenya (AIK) was registered on February 17, 2016 but, just two months later, received a suspension letter from Registrar of Societies Mukulu Kariuki.
Religious leaders called for the disbandment of the group barely two weeks after it had been registered.
According to a letter submitted in court, Attorney-General Githu Muigai received complaints from the public regarding the society’s activities.
The letter said there were concerns that AIK had made pronouncements that threatened the peace.The AIK president, Mr Harrison Mumia, said disbanding the group was unconstitutional.
He accused Prof Muigai of bowing to pressure from religious leaders.
“We were surprised when the AG yielded to pressure from religious groups and suspended our group,” Mr Mumia said.
“We moved to the High Court because we believed the suspension was done in bad faith and was unlawful and unconstitutional.”