Churches in Rwanda to start paying taxes from offerings
In a significant move aimed at regulating the religious landscape, the Rwandan government is set to introduce a tax on church collections and offerings. This initiative comes in response to growing concerns about the indiscriminate opening of churches and the exploitation of congregants by certain religious leaders. President Paul Kagame has been vocal about his discontent with some churches that he believes are taking advantage of vulnerable individuals. He has accused these leaders of "squeezing money" from poor Rwandans, using religion as a facade for their actions. This sentiment reflects a broader concern about the increasing number of churches that operate without proper oversight, often leading to the manipulation of their followers. To tackle these issues, Rwandan authorities have already taken steps by closing down thousands of churches that failed to meet legal and infrastructural requirements. This crackdown is part of a larger effort to restore order within the re...