There was drama at a church in Nairobi’s Kileleshwa area on Friday evening as two rival groups fought over its leadership.
The ugly confrontation at Lavington Methodist Church pitted the incoming bishop Rev Dr. Joseph Kanyamu and his followers against the current bishop Joseph Ntombura and his supporters.
It all started after reverend Kanyamu in the company of over 60 congregants stormed the church’s office by breaking its glass doors in a bid to eject bishop Ntombura, whose term has reportedly expired.
The church compound turned into a battlefield for hours as the rival factions fought for control of the house of worship, and even exchanged unprintable words.
“In the ensuing melee, the church guard who was overwhelmed by the faithful-turned goons alerted police officers based at Kileleshwa police station who responded immediately,” the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says in a report.
Upon arrival, the officers led by the sub-county police commander and the DCIO managed to contain the situation.
Two of reverend Kanyamu’s supporters were found to be armed with Glock semi-automatic pistols loaded with a total of 29 rounds of 9mm caliber ammunition.
The two, Kisito Matete (43), and Peter Murasi (36) were disarmed, arrested, and taken to Kilimani police station where they are currently being held.
The church will be under 24-hour police surveillance until the standoff between the two warring groups is addressed.
Ona sasa. Fighting to steal…
Ona sasa. Fighting to steal tithe and sleep with peoples wives. Nonsense
Dunia imepasuka wapi jamani?…
Dunia imepasuka wapi jamani?
What happened to people of faith? Why all this evil which extremely contrary to Christ’s teachings? Why not simply walk away or find another way to address issue?
“Watu wa mungu bandia!”
“Watu wa mungu bandia!”
So shameful.How could they…
So shameful.How could they have no respect for the hour of worship ?These so called religious persons totally disregarded the teachings of JC.
If the leaders cannot abid by the ten commandments or the teachings of the Bible,then how can they possibly they expect the followers to?
I would expect such behavior at a bar,or some night club where unruly drunkards hangout on friday,and Saturday,and then pass out the whole Sunday nursing their hangovers instead of attending Sunday school.
This hasn’t changed since…
This hasn’t changed since time in memorial. JESUS Drove folks doing business in the house of worship..
The churches are multi billion DOLLARS corporations.
It all about the POWER, THE MONEY, THE STUTUS.
It’s a SHAME that it’s no longer about the SAVING THE SOULS.
True colors of Christianity…
True colors of Christianity on display. Spirituality is the only way our fore fathers are always right