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Bringing atheists together since 2015
The Atheists In Kenya Society was founded by Harrison Mumia in 2016. Mumia is also it’s current President.
2014-2015
Humble beginnings
2016
Registration
In February 17, 2016 the government of Kenya registers the Atheists in Kenya Society, giving it formal recognition. The certificate of registration is issued on on April 7, 2016 nearly a year after the society first applied for it.
2016
Suspension
After months of work by an atheists’ group that resulted in formal recognition by the Kenyan government, that recognition is suspended. Religious leaders and others say the recognition went against Kenya’s constitution and social norms.
2016-2019
Court Battle
2018
Court Ruling
A declaration is issued by the High Court that the government violated the Atheists In Kenya Society constitutional and statutory rights as set out under Articles 47 of the Constitution, the Fair Administrative Act and Section 12 of the Societies Act.
An order is issued quashing the letter by the registrar of Societies suspending registration of the ATHEISTS SOCIETY IN KENYA the 1st petitioner herein.
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