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Reports indicate that a bishop from Kiambu, who had been raising funds from women’s groups under the pretext of constructing apartments and commercial properties for them, ended up registering all the developments under his personal company.
Women who had signed up as beneficiaries through his company reportedly went for years without receiving any documentation or financial returns from the multimillion-shilling project.
Some who attempted to question the arrangement were allegedly bought off, with the more outspoken members specifically targeted and silenced, leaving the rest frustrated and in limbo.
Last year, thousands of women reportedly gathered outside his offices in protest, demanding answers. The demonstrations lasted three days, drawing national media attention, and at one point, police had to use teargas to disperse the crowds surrounding his church. Despite the uproar, the bishop reportedly remained unmoved.
In his defense, the cleric claimed that he had not defrauded anyone and insisted that the controversy was fueled by haters and business rivals seeking to tarnish his reputation.
“I have not refused to refund any money, but what I am saying is that there is no need for panic since we have invested this money into real estate, and everyone, including me, has to be patient. This is now business rivalry,” he was quoted as saying.
However, his explanations raised doubts, given that years had passed with no visible benefits for those registered as shareholders. Authorities remained largely silent on the matter until a few determined victims decided to.To read more, tap herew
