Raila meets Pastor Ezekiel amid Shakahola scandal

 

Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Saturday met with Pastor Ezekiel Odero of The New Life Prayer Centre and Church in Kilifi.

Raila had attended a burial ceremony in Chonyi, Kilifi County.

In a video seen by the Star, the two are seen taking a walk inside Ezekiel's church as they conversed.

They later went to Ezekiel's mansion located within the same compund where they held talks. 

They were accompanied by lawyer Cliff Ombeta and Kilifi County Governor Gideon Mung'aro.

Raila is the first national leader to meet with Pastor Ezekiel since he was released from police custody on Thursday.

On Thursday, Shanzu Law Courts released the televangelist on a bond of  Sh3 million or cash bail of Sh1.5 million.

He was arrested in relation to the Shakahola cult which has left more than 100 people dead.

Ezekiel is accused of crimes against humanity, money laundering among other allegations.