Why do some men abandon the church and rely on their wives’ prayers?

Some men fear being judged or exposed, particularly when sermons touch on family and personal...
As women and children dress up for church, a big number of men remain behind.
Every Sunday, as women and children dress up for church, a big number of men remain behind. Others head to work, attend to business or simply choose to stay home.
Work and family-related responsibilities, disappointment with the church, cultural differences, or a feeling of not belonging have slowly pushed some men out of the pews.
In Pentecostal churches in Kenya, women are seldom preachers, but are particularly visible is as prayer warriors.
Mrs Ruto’s comments have left no doubt that faith is at the core of the nation’s wellbeing.
MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections.
Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative.
Some have fallen into depression, while others turn to manual jobs to survive.
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