- Mercy Rono (38) and Mercy Cherotich (30) were beaten by their pastor in a move aimed at exorcising evil spirits
- The two women fled from the church altar after being unable to endure further flogging and reported to the police
- Following the incident, the pastor and other individuals involved have fled and are being pursued by police
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Two women are recovering from injuries after allegedly being subjected to violent beatings by a pastor at Bethel Church in Kapkwen, Bomet County.
The victims, Mercy Rono (38) and Mercy Cherotich (30), fled from the church’s altar after they could no longer withstand the flogging.
How attack on church women happened
Daktari Kelvin Kipchirchir Ufa told TUKO.co.ke that the attack was reportedly carried out by the pastor with assistance from ushers.
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They later reported the incident to Kapkwen Police Station before seeking medical attention at Bomet Health Centre.
Bomet County Health Chief Officer Felix Langat confirmed that the women sustained multiple bruises across their bodies.
After receiving treatment, they were referred back to the police to complete a P3 form for assault documentation.
Suspects escaped from church
Following the incident, Bomet County Police Commander Edward Imbwaga ordered the immediate closure of the church as authorities launched a manhunt for the pastor and his accomplices, who managed to escape.
“We are investigating the church’s registration status and how it has been operating for this long. Reports suggest that the majority of its members are women,” Commander Imbwaga stated.
The assault has sparked public outrage, with angry residents threatening to demolish the church if authorities allow it to reopen.
Police have urged the community to remain calm as investigations continue.
SDA church elder stabs another at altar
Meanwhile, a Sabbath Day service at a Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church in Homa Bay county turned tragic when an attack occurred on the pulpit.
Francis Opiyo, an elder, was allegedly attacked on Saturday, February 1 by another elder before fleeing the scene.
Preliminary reports indicate that the 35-year-old was killed over a suspected love triangle.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
