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Pastor Ezekiel Odero, his followers hold church service despite police order

Pastor Ezekiel, New Life Church members hold service despite court order

What you need to know:

  • Pastor Odero and fellow televangelist Paul Mackenzie are under investigation for the Shakaloha tragedy in Kilifi County, that has seen more than a hundred people die from starvation, under Mackenzie's instructions.
  • On 27 April, Coast Regional Coordinator Rhoda Onyancha ordered the church closed after Pastor Odero was arrested over deaths that occurred at his premises and were reported at various morgues or institutions.

Pastor Ezekiel Odero and members of his New Life Prayer Centre and Church attended a service on Sunday, defying a police order to close the premises amid his criminal investigation.

Pastor Ezekiel and fellow televangelist Paul Mackenzie are under investigation for the Shakahola tragedy in Kilifi County, that has seen more than a hundred people die from starvation, under Mackenzie's instructions.