Bungoma: Yesu wa Tongaren presents himself to police

The controversial preacher ‘Yesu wa Tongaren’ has presented
himself to police in Bungoma. Addressing
the press in Bungoma, ‘Yesu wa Tongaren’ whose real name is Eliud Wekesa claimed
that his lawyers are the sun and moon, saying he has done nothing wrong and
does not have anything to hide.

The leader claims to be Jesus and many of his followers are
family members. ‘Yesu wa Tongaren’ has been in the limelight for claiming to be
Jesus, causing funny comments from Kenyans online. During Easter, Kenyan
netizens wanted to crucify him with some saying they already had nails for his
crucifixion. The preacher refuted the comments, saying he will not be crucified.

This comes as the government continues to look into religious
groups with extreme teachings like Paul Mackenzi’s New Life International
Church, which has been linked to over 100 deaths of his followers.

The Probe into religious groups with extremist teachings

Yesterday, Cabinet Secretary for Interior Security Kithure
Kindiki explained that more mass graves have been identified in Shakahola,
Kilifi, where it is believed Mackenzie’s followers were buried.

Speaking on the ongoing exhumation process in the area,
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said, “I am afraid we have many
graves. The damage is quite significant. 20 mass graves are currently being
opened and the process is far from over.” He added, “ This was a highly
organized crime.”

This comes as more families come out to speak on losing
loved ones to the controversial Pastor Paul Mackenzi’s church. The Good News
International Church leader convinces his followers to fast to death to meet
Jesus.

Over a hundred bodies have so far been exhumed in Shakahola,
causing outrage among the public and government officials. The government has
formed a parliamentary committee to look into the deaths of Mackenzie’s
followers as more information comes to light. There are also claims that some
of the exhumed bodies are missing organs.

Another famous preacher Pastor Ezekiel of New Life Church
was arrested with authorities exploring his connection to Mackenzie. He was
later set free on a Ksh 1.5 million bail and the court has also frozen
Ezekiel’s over 20 accounts for allegedly being linked to money laundering. The
preacher claims to have lost Ksh 20 million following his arrest.