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CHRISTIANITY


The main Christian denominations in Kenya are Protestant dominations such as the Anglican Church Of Kenya and the Roman Catholic Church .


ISLAM


See Also: Islam in Kenya



Islam is the religion of approximately 10% of the Kenyan population, or approximately 3.4 million people. The North Eastern Province is predominantly ethnic Somali and Muslim. The Coast Province also has a significant Muslim population. Nairobi has several mosques and a notable Muslim population.

Religious Shari'ah courts, called Kadhis Courts , are given jurisdiction over certain civil matters such as divorce and inheritance under the Constitution Of Kenya .

Muslims have complained that they are targted and discriminated against by the government, particularly since the 1998 United States Embassy Bombings in Nairobi and elsewhere.


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