The struggles of new religious movements in the Kenyan religious space: the case of Repentance and Holiness Movement

Abstract

Introduction It was stated prophetically towards the end of the 20th century that by the year 2000 religion would no longer be a key factor in the lives of people. However, the last 20 years have seen the resurgence of religion internationally and particularly in Africa. This expansion has manifested itself in the emergence and development of what is currently popularly referred as the New Religious Movements (NRM). This term has been almost unanimously adopted as a neutral alternative to the...