The protracted leadership dispute within the African Israel Nineveh Church (AINC) — a case that has dragged through the Kenyan courts since 2016 — is set for another review.
The matter is scheduled for mention on December 11, 2025, before Justice Omido at the Kisumu High Court.
According to court documents, the session will seek to confirm compliance with earlier court directives and determine the way forward in resolving the long-running conflict.
The dispute, which has deeply divided the church, stems from a power struggle over leadership and governance.
The case culminated in a significant ruling by Justice Majanja, who sought to end the impasse by ordering the church to conduct fresh elections to restore democratic leadership.
Justice Majanja’s directive was meant to provide a transparent and fair process through which the congregation could freely elect their legitimate leaders and bring stability to the institution.
However, the court-ordered elections have never been successfully held.
Sources close to the case say some church leaders were reluctant to relinquish their positions or cooperate in forming an impartial electoral body.
As a result, the judgment has remained largely unimplemented, and the existing leadership has continued to operate without the mandated reforms.
The continued deadlock prompted other church members to apply to be enjoined as interested parties, arguing that the stalemate had undermined the church’s constitution and spiritual unity.
Their participation added new momentum to the case and reflected growing frustration over the lack of progress toward accountability and transparency.
The scheduled mention before Justice Omido in December highlights the judiciary’s ongoing efforts to enforce compliance and bring closure to a dispute that has spanned nearly a decade.
Many congregants are now hoping that this new phase will finally pave the way for peace, reconciliation, and legitimate leadership within the African Israel Nineveh Church.
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