Nairobians flood Odeon to listen to Pastor Ezekiel's sermon at Pius Muiru's church

Controversial man of God, Pastor Ezekiel Odero, has once again become a trending topic after causing a commotion in Nairobi while attempting to spread the gospel.

Ezekiel, who runs the New Life Prayer Centre, is currently in Nairobi and attended a service at Pastor Pius Muiru's church today.

Muiru, who oversees the Maximum Miracle Centre in the CBD, witnessed a packed church today, with many people standing outside as the capacity of the house of God couldn't accommodate them all.

Pastor Ezekiel Odero of New Life Church Pulse Live Kenya

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The presence of Ezekiel attracted numerous Nairobians, who couldn't resist witnessing his preaching.

The influx of enthusiastic followers caused significant congestion, creating a disruption in the flow of traffic around the vicinity of Odeon stage and the surrounding streets.

Those who followed Ezekiel's preachings could be seen waving handkerchiefs in the air, attempting to repeat some of his words during the sermon.

Pastor Pius Muiru Pulse Live Kenya

How does Pastor Ezekiel manage to pull large crowds in his sermons?

Pastor Ezekiel is among the few evangelists in Kenya who enjoy a large following, and he consistently captures headlines whenever he ventures beyond his church to preach.

In November 2022, Ezekiel drew a massive crowd and filled the Kasarani Stadium, sparking keen interest among Christians who had heard of his powerful preaching.

Ezekiel himself has proudly claimed to perform miracles and heal people, attracting attention from believers.

Pastor Ezekiel at the Kasarani Stadium. Pulse Live Kenya

Many individuals who visit his church are motivated by the desire to seek divine healing, while others seek Ezekiel's prayers for their marriages.

Despite spreading the gospel, Ezekiel was arrested and spent several days behind bars.

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Preliminary reports indicated that the authorities held him on suspicion that he might have been an accomplice of cult leader Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, whose 'fasting cult' was exposed over recent weeks.