Aston Lukoye
- Ezekiel announced the opening of a branch of his church in Kisii county
- The grand opening ceremony happened on Saturday
- The church will be led by his younger brother
New Life Prayer Center and Church leader Pastor Ezekiel Odero is back in business after recently finding himself on the wrong side of the law.
Just weeks after being released on a Sh3 million bond and having his bank accounts unfrozen, Pastor Odero was on Saturday in Kisii for the groundbreaking ceremony of a branch of his church in Kisii County.
The renowned televangelist led prayers and dedicated the ground in preparation for the construction of a grand mega-church, which will be overseen by his younger brother, Gillack Odero.
“I came here for a service, a dedication service. This branch has been in a certain place, but now they are relocating to another place. And as a spiritual father, it is my duty to come and bless the land and the peace of land where they are coming to put up the new church. This one is a bit bigger than the other one; this one is over a 13-acre piece of land, and that’s why I am here,” Pastor Odero said.
He also expressed his joy in witnessing the relocation of the branch to a larger and more spacious area. The church was relocated from Rianyabaro in Suneka, Bonchari constituency, to Mosocho.
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“We faced a lot of challenges in securing this land, but we are grateful to God that we were able to get it,” Pastor Odero said.
As the construction of the mega-church begins, Pastor Odero and New Life Prayer Center congregation anticipate the transformative impact this new facility will have on the local community.
“This church will be a place where people can come to worship God, learn about the Bible, and receive help and support,” Pastor Odero said.
He also expressed gratitude to the government for granting him permission to attend and preach at the event.
“I am grateful to the government for granting me permission to attend this event. I know that there were some people who were opposed to my coming here, but I am glad that the government saw fit to allow me to be here,” Pastor Odero said.
Pastor Odero’s return to the public eye comes after a period of legal troubles. In 2022, he was arrested and charged with controversial preaching in Mavueni. He was later released on bail, but the case is still pending.
Despite the legal challenges, Pastor Odero remains a popular figure in Kenya. He has a large following on social media and his church has branches all over the country.
