Pastor Ezekiel Odero has challenged the decision of the Registrar of Societies to revoke the registration of his ministry, Newlife Prayer Centre and Church. Ezekiel asserts that the State's action to deregister his ministry is in violation of the law and should be invalidated.
In an effort led by his legal representatives, Pastor Ezekiel Odero has called upon the Attorney General to intervene and address this issue within a period of 90 days starting from today.
Ezekiel, through his lawyers, says that through that appeal the church remains open as they wait for the AG's communication.
"This is a bid to frustrate his ministry. We are acting in speed seeking that the AG considers us," said lawyer Martina Swiga.
The lawyers wondered why the Gazette Notice was issued today and yet the cancellation was done in May.
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"It's suspicious. It's a clear manifestation against Pastor Ezekiel," they said.
"Notices to close have never been served. No notice to show cause has been issued as provided by the rules as required by the constitution," said lawyer Danstan Omari.
Through a gazette notice dated August 3, 2023, four other churches have been deregistered.
Other churches include Helicopter of Christ Church, which was deregistered on May 19, 2023, and Goodnews International Ministries, which was canceled on May 19.
On June 19, 2023, the Royal Park Home Owners Estate Association Langata, which had been registered as a society, was dissolved.
