By Derick Luvega More by this AuthorWhen he lived, Archbishop Byrum Makokha — who died Tuesday — worked hard to grow his church. Before he died, Archbishop Makokha was in support of the sale of the land but received opposition from a section of his followers. Unite the membersBut still, Archbishop Makokha managed to grow his church into a powerful institution, especially in western Kenya. Tuesday, Kakamega Governor Wcliff Oparanya, speaking while mourning the church leader, said the bishop’s death should unite the members. Family members said Archbishop Byrum Makokha died on Tuesday morning after battling multiple illnesses at the Agha Khan hospital in Kisumu where he had been admitted.

Source: Daily Nation August 25, 2020 18:17 UTC