Residents of Kericho County were left in shock after a well-known pastor, identified as Pastor Paul Aninto, suddenly collapsed and died inside his church. The tragic incident happened while he was leading a prayer session for a local politician who is preparing to contest in the 2027 general election.
Many people who were present could not believe what had just happened, as the pastor was said to be active and in good health before the incident.
According to reports, the politician, who is eyeing a Member of Parliament seat in the upcoming 2027 elections, had visited the church together with his wife. It is alleged that the couple had given the pastor Ksh 50,000 before the prayers began.
The purpose of the visit was to seek prayers and blessings for victory in the election, which made the situation even more shocking to those who witnessed the events.
Witnesses say that the incident happened very quickly. As the politician and his wife knelt down in front of the altar, Pastor Aninto placed his hands on their heads to pray for them.
However, just moments into the prayer, he suddenly collapsed. Church members rushed to his side in panic, not understanding what had caused him to fall.
Other church leaders, together with members of the congregation, tried to give him first aid in an effort to save his life. Sadly, their efforts did not succeed. He was later rushed from the church, but it was already too late.
His body was then taken to the morgue, where it is expected that an autopsy will be carried out to determine the exact cause of his death.
The incident has since become a major topic of discussion among residents of Kericho County. Many people are expressing shock and sadness, while others are calling for patience as investigations continue to establish what really happened.
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