We are not devil worshippers: Harrison Mumia speaks on atheism
Harrison Mumia, the President of Atheists in Kenya Society, has spoken about atheism and addressed common beliefs held about atheists in the country
In an interview with Oga Obinna on Monday, June 8, 2026, he explained that there are many misunderstandings about what atheists believe and do not believe.
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He noted that some people assume atheists are connected to devil worship, a claim he strongly denied. According to him, atheists do not believe in the devil or any spiritual forces linked to it.
“The sad bit is people think atheists are devil worshippers. We are not devil worshippers,” Harrison Mumia said.
He further explained that belief in the devil is mainly found in religious groups such as Christians and Muslims. He said atheists do not hold such beliefs and therefore cannot be associated with devil worship.
Views on belief and fear
Mumia said that people who believe in the devil are the ones who often talk about it in daily life and religious teachings. He added that atheists do not accept the idea of the devil or its influence in human life.
“Wale watu wana believe kwa devil ni hawa ma Christians. Hawa ndio watu watakuja kusema my child is sick because of the devil,” Harrison Mumia said.
He went on to say that atheists do not believe in the concept of hell or punishment after death. He explained that in his view, there is no afterlife and people should not live in fear of what happens after death.
“Atheists don’t believe in the devil. That is interesting because I don’t believe in the devil; you are the one who believes in the devil. Hakuna jehanamu,” Harrison Mumia said.
Mumia also encouraged people in Kenya and Africa to stop fearing the idea of life after death. He said beliefs about judgment and punishment after death create unnecessary fear among people.
He added that in his view, there is no afterlife and the idea of burning in hell is based on fear. He said this belief has been passed on through generations and affects how people think about death.
“I am urging Kenyans and Africans, there is nothing like an afterlife. The idea of us burning in hell ni uwoga,” Harrison Mumia said.
He also shared a personal experience, saying a family member once told him he would be punished after death because of his beliefs. He said this shows how deeply such ideas are held in society.
