The founder and head of Christ of All People Church Bishop Eliud Nyongesa was laid to rest at a church compound amid opposition from one of his wives. Drama unfolded at the church's headquarters in Kiminini Trans-Nzoia when Rosebella and kin arrived from Bukembe in Bungoma County to pick the body but found some church members busy interring the body inside the compound. According to a church member, Justus Wekesa, Bishop Nyongesa died of Covid-19 related complications. Wekesa told The Standard that to the bishop had wished to be buried in the compound and his grave remain a symbol of the church. Some followers interviewed described bishop Nyongesa as a prophet and spiritual healer.

Source: Standard Digital July 06, 2021 09:45 UTC