The High Court has declared a provision in the PAG-K Church constitution that prohibits women from running for executive office unconstitutional.
Three petitioners had challenged various provisions of the PAG-K Church Constitution, specifically a clause preventing women from contesting church elections for executive office, arguing that it violated fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Kenyan Constitution of 2010.
The court agreed with the petitioners, deeming the provision discriminatory and in violation of the principles of equality and non-discrimination outlined in the Kenyan Constitution.
This ruling ensures that all members, regardless of gender, can now equally participate in the church’s leadership elections.
Beyond this significant ruling, the petitioners also raised serious allegations against Rev. Patrick Musungu Lihanda, the General Superintendent of PAG-K, accusing him of misappropriating over Kshs 3,000,000 intended for the church.
They called for his removal from office, citing violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution, which addresses leadership and integrity.
The petitioners accused Rev. Lihanda of abusing his position, leading to compromised leadership within the church, and demanded a restructuring of the church’s leadership to ensure adherence to constitutional principles.
“An order be and is hereby issued to the effect that the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG)-Kenya Church Constitution 1998 be amended within the limits determined by members of PAG K Church within one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of this decision under the supervision of the registrar of societies,” the High Court ordered.
In response, the respondents, including Rev. Lihanda, denied all allegations of misappropriation and abuse of office.
They claimed the funds in question were properly used for church activities and argued that the petitioners failed to provide concrete evidence of any wrongdoing.
They also maintained that the current PAG-K constitutional provisions were being misinterpreted and that any necessary amendments should be made within the church’s established structures.
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