Pastor Ezekiel Odero, of New Life Prayer Centre and Church, has actually distanced himself from the Shakahola massacre, specifying his church has actually never ever indoctrinated any of its fans.
Appearing before the Senate AdHoc Committee penetrating the Shakahola deaths on Friday, October 13, 2023, Odero who was accompanied by his attorneys, rejected ever entering Shakahola, Kilifi County.
I do not understand where Shakahola is. I just saw it on television and was stunned at what was occurring. Did the cops not develop what was truly taking place in the location thinking about the mass graves discovered?” Odero presented.
The New Life Prayer Centre preacher likewise declared he has actually never ever dealt with questionable preacher Paul Makenzi, who is the primary suspect in the massacre of over 400 individuals in Shakahola forest.
“I initially familiarized about Paul Makenzi on Television. I wished to be on television so I tried to find him. He provided to offer me his television station at some point in 2021, which I paid partly however later on purchased my own television station. That is how I familiarized him which is all I understand about him,” he stated.
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Inquired about his ‘inexplicable wealth’, the pastor stated that what he owns including his wrist watch originates from offerings by his over 45,000 congregants.
“We have actually built the very best modern-day pool, a fully equipped lab and arena in Kilifi. All these were made it possible for by our fans not me,” Odero stated.
At the time, Ezekiel who appeared before the Danson Mungatana-led committee, faulted what he called as a blanket condemnation of preachers in Kenya, however stated the federal government needs to break the whip on rogue pastors.
“In my ministry, I preach live however utilize documented programs during the night. I do that since it makes it simpler for somebody to ask concerns about what I preach. I likewise do it for the federal government to listen to what I preach and understand what I represent,” he included.
The committee that is examining deaths in the Shakahola massacre is anticipated to launch its report on Thursday, October 19.