Every year on November 3, members of a little-known but influential church in West Pokot converge to thank God their church was recognised after decades of alienation. And now it boasts among its visitors Deputy President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga and Council of Governors chairman chairman Wycliffe Oparanya. Ali Mari, a worshipper at the church, said politicians like to visit the church to seek blessings since they eventually succeed in getting the seats they are aspiring for. The clerics prayed for Raila and Ruto on various dates and asked for blessings for them from their God. The sect now has over 50,000 members in West Pokot, Baringo and parts of Uganda, where the church has spread.

Source: The Star November 26, 2020 01:52 UTC