Shock As Man Who Paid One Million Shillings For Prayers Dies at Pastor Ezekiel’s New Life Church
Family of a Tanzanian man is in demand of justice after his mysterious death at the New Life Prayer Centre and Church in Mavueni, Kilifi County, which is led by controversial preacher Pastor Ezekiel Odero.
The incident reportedly occurred on December 8, 2024, where the deceased identified as Zachariah Kyomo had reportedly travelled from Mbeya, Tanzania, and allegedly died in Room 7 at Jordan Hotel, a facility within the church’s compound, after paying Ksh 1 million for special prayers.
According to Witnesses, his wife, threatened to expose the church’s role in the tragedy but church officials allegedly offered her Ksh 2 million.
An affidavit was sworn, claiming Kyomo died while being transported to the hospital in ambulance KDR 523X. The body was transported to Tanzania two days later.
Members of the distraught family are now questioning the inconsistencies surrounding Kyomo’s death and the subsequent handling of the case.
On December 11, just days after Kyomo’s death, another tragedy struck the church as a woman from Machakos reportedly collapsed and died during a service.
These latest mysterious death incidents at New Life Prayer Centre and Church have raised serious concerns regarding the practices at the church.
This happens months after the tragic events surrounding the Shakahola Forest massacre where over 100 bodies were discovered in mass graves, many of the victims were believed to be followers of a cult led by Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, who encouraged followers to starve in pursuit of spiritual salvation.
Pastor Ezekiel’s name has repeatedly surfaced in investigations surrounding the tragedy. Though he denied any direct involvement, he admitted in April 2023 that at least 15 victims died at his church after seeking prayers.
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