A Kenyan pastor, Daniel Mururu, is under investigation for alleged cult activities and sexual abuse following a violent incident involving his church in Meru County. The church was set ablaze by local residents late last month after accusations surfaced against Mururu and his associates.
According to a police report, Mururu, of the East African Pentecostal Churches of Kenya, and other church officials are accused of indecent assaults, including stripping women, shaving their pubic hair, and engaging in sexual intercourse with them. The victims, including a 17-year-old schoolgirl who reportedly became pregnant, range in age from 17 to 70.
Police investigations have revealed that Mururu was allegedly running a cult that coerced members into committing indecent acts under the threat of sickness or barrenness. The case has drawn attention to Kenya’s ongoing struggle to regulate rogue churches and cults.
The recent scandal follows a global shock over the “Shakahola forest massacre,” where a doomsday cult leader was arrested in April 2023 after mass graves were discovered. The tragedy highlighted the need for stricter oversight of religious organizations in Kenya.
NUPENG Commends Dangote Refinery for Historic Gasoline Production
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has praised the Dangote Refinery for its landmark achievement in commencing the production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or gasoline.
In a congratulatory letter to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, NUPENG’s General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, hailed the development as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s energy independence and economic growth.
NUPENG lauded Dangote’s leadership and the refinery’s potential to enhance employment opportunities and socio-economic prosperity in Nigeria. The union also expressed its commitment to supporting the refinery amid efforts by economic saboteurs to hinder progress.
The refinery’s production is expected to play a crucial role in Nigeria’s energy sector, contributing to the country’s industrialization and economic development.
