The Rwandan Governance Board has taken significant action by shutting down more than 8,000 churches and mosques across the country.
This move follows the implementation of a 2018 law that introduced strict regulations for religious institutions.
The law mandates that all religious buildings must be adequately soundproofed, and religious leaders are now required to hold a degree in theology, among other stipulations.
This crackdown comes in the wake of statements made by President Paul Kagame, who expressed concern over the proliferation of places of worship in the country.
He argued that Rwanda did not need so many religious institutions, prompting the introduction of the new law.
The closures have sparked a wide range of reactions, with some praising the government’s efforts to regulate religious practices, while others see it as an infringement on religious freedom.
Source; pulse com.gh
