Raila Visits Pastor Ezekiel at His Mansion Two Days After Release

From left: Lawyer Cliff Ombeta, Pastor Ezekiel Odera and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the televangelist's home on May 6, 2023.
From left: Lawyer Cliff Ombeta, Pastor Ezekiel Odero and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the televangelist's home on May 6, 2023.
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Cliff Ombeta

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday, May 6, visited Pastor Ezekiel Odero at his Mavueni home in Kilifi County, two days after the latter was released from jail.

The ODM boss arrived at the multi-million home minutes after 4 pm in the company of the area governor Gideon Mungaro and other Azimio politicians.

Also present during the visit was the pastor's lawyer Cliff Ombeta.

Upon arrival, Raila was received by the pastor alongside his aides.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga touring Pastor Ezekiel Odero's home in Kilifi County alongside the televangelist, lawyer Cliff Ombeta and other Azimio politicians on May 6, 2023.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga touring Pastor Ezekiel Odero's home in Kilifi County alongside the televangelist, lawyer Cliff Ombeta and other Azimio politicians on May 6, 2023.
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Cliff Ombeta

He was then taken around the multi-million home and other projects being undertaken by the pastor

Some of the projects he visited were the mall and the international school within the facility.

Raila spent nearly an hour at the facility and left minutes after 5 pm. His visit came amid Pastor Ezekiel being investigated over links to the Shakahola massacre.

He was charged with terrorism, radicalisation, fraud and money laundering and indoctrination of the faithful.

The televangelist was released on Thursday, May 4, on a Ksh1.5 million bail and ordered to present himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations once a week. 

He was also barred from commenting on ongoing investigations. His case will be mentioned on Monday, May 8, at the Shanzu Law Courts. 

The pastor was arrested after a number of deaths were reported at his New Life Prayer Centre and Church.

His apprehension followed investigations into the Shakahola Forest, where 100 bodies were discovered, linked to an alleged cult by controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie.

Prior to the visit, the ODM boss attended a funeral in the county where he called out President William Ruto over his plans to tame rogue pastors.

In particular, he questioned Ruto's move to appoint a Commission of Inquiry into the Shakahola massacre, yet several government officials and police officers were implicated in the matter.

Pastor Ezekiel Odero (in white robe) in the dock on April 28, 2023.
Pastor Ezekiel Odero (in white robe) when he was arraigned in court on April 28, 2023.

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Mombasa News
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