Eldoret West OCPD Samuel Mutunga said the police are investigating the matter. [Photo/nation.co.ke]

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Two pastors are in police custody after they were found with 12 children without the knowledge of their parents.

The Jesus Promoting Peace Ministry pastors claim they were taking the children to Mama Clare Orphans and Widows home in Nairobi. 

Police say they suspect the center does not exist and are probing the matter.

According to Uasin Gishu County children's officer Julius Yator, six of the underage children belong to one family in Moi's Bridge.

Eldoret West OCPD Samuel Mutunga said they are investigating the two pastors.

The children were taken to an unspecified children's home in Eldoret as police commence investigations.