A pastor shocked his followers after he arrived in the church with a cat at Nyanchogochi Roho Israel church in Kitutu Chache South, Kisii County.
Church members said their pastor Mr David Ongwe arrived at church with his cat, an incident that has left them in shock.
“We have always suspected Ongweso to be practicing witchcraft. On Saturday he brought his cat to the church and preached while the cat was seated on his chair. Some of us were forced to leave the church,” said Edina Isaboke.
Isoboke accused the pastor for engaging in witchcraft instead of focus on preaching the Gospel.
James Nyamechu, another church member said there are plans to expel the rogue pastor from the church.
"We are not going to condone witchcraft in church. Ongweso must be expelled from church until he comes out clear why he had to bring a cat to church,” he said.
However, the pastor said he is not a witch saying the cat was helping him grab the attention of his followers.
“People say I am a witch but the fact remains I am the man of God. I don’t believe in witchcraft. The cat followed me from my home which is several miles away and I could not send it away. I wish to assure church members that there is nothing weird. Let them come and worship the Lord together,” he said.
In the Gusii community, cats are believed to be helping witches delivery messages, especially at night.
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