Pastor Ezekiel Odero of New Life church has been in the spotlight for various reasons among them his extensive piece of land in Kilifi County that hosts his mega church and other buildings.
The pastor's property sits on 65 acres and features hotels, malls, and a helipad. Odero has also not been shy to state that his multi-million investment is set to uplift the economy of the Coast region.
Odero has also set up a multi-million school in the area, Kilifi International School that charges over Ksh200,000 per term.
However, during his last church service, the pastor announced that it would be free for all needy students in the country and abroad with Kilifi residents getting preferential treatment.
"Therefore Kilifi International School will not charge any fee. Besides that it will not be a normal school, we will not go back to the local curriculum we will stick to the international one," he stated.
Odero revealed that priority would be given to students from needy families whose parents struggle to pay school fees.
He added that the student's performance would also be factored in when selecting students to be admitted to the school.
"You find some students are bright but no one will help them. Kilifi International School is here to help, they will not pay for anything including food and accommodation. This is our sacrifice for the month of October," he remarked.
He disclosed that those who have already paid the fee will be allowed to continue with their studies but will not be charged for subsequent school terms.
The televangelist revealed that the idea to offer free education to the needy came to him through God who asked him to sacrifice more for the community.
Kilifi International School located in Mavueni, Kilifi County, is an educational institution offering students quality education. It is a renowned junior and senior international school.
"We offer International Cambridge and Pearson Curriculum allowing students to combine a global academic perspective with exciting extracurricular activities," the school states in an official bio.
It comprises various facilities, including a 50 by 25-metre swimming pool where students can sharpen their swimming skills and compete internationally.
It also has a modern theatre, multipurpose sports, and cultural halls, and laboratories for various science subjects.
Pastor Ezekiel urged Kenyans to give their best during charity to receive the blessings they desire.
Following the new directive, he informed all those parents who had applied for positions but had not received feedback to look for other options as the school is changing its strategy to focus on needy students.
He stated that he would reveal the allocation percentages given to Kilifi students, those from other counties, and foreign students.
