The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK has welcomed the judgement of the high court that the inclusion of the Kadhis courts in the Constitution illegal and unconstitutional.

Secretary General Cannon Peter Karanja said that it is not too late for the government to build consensus before subjecting the draft to a vote in the August 4 referendum.

The ruling which was filed in 2004 termed the inclusion of Kadhis courts in the current constitution as illegal and discriminatory.

Church has welcomed the judgement saying there was no superior religion and all should be treated equally.

Religious leaders are now reiterating there stand of rejecting the proposed constitution following the inclusion of the Kadhi’s courts and legalisation of abortion.

They maintained that the Church would continue rallying for the rejection of the proposed Constitution if no amendments are made

Concerning the Kadhi’s courts they argue that there must be a level playing field for every Kenyan through the provision of an environment where the beliefs of everyone are promoted on equality and justice.

As the August referendum draws closer the country continues to be divided along ethnic religious and tribal lines on the proposed constitution.