On Monday, the Shanzu Law court issued a major blow to Pastor Ezekiel Odero by granting the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) a request to freeze his 15 bank accounts for a duration of 30 days.


According to detectives who presented their case to the court, Pastor Ezekiel's bank accounts have been receiving substantial transactions that are believed to be proceeds from the illegal currency obtained from victims allegedly coerced into selling their homes, giving the money to Pastor Mackenzie.

PHOTO | COURTESY Pastor Ezekiel's Church

An affidavit presented in court stated that Pastor Ezekiel, who is affiliated with the New Life Prayer Centre and Church, is under suspicion of money laundering. 

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The investigators requested that the court grant them access to multiple bank accounts held by Pastor Ezekiel at Equity Bank, Co-op Bank, KCB, and HFC Bank.


According to DCI police officer Martin Munene, they are concerned that the money in the above accounts would be moved if the court does not give the access warrants.


As per the affidavit, the investigations will assist the applicant in gathering conclusive evidence related to the financial transactions in question.


The New Life Prayer Centre and Church held its first Sunday service on May 7, 2023, following the release of its leader, Pastor Ezekiel Odero.

Since Pastor Odero was still in custody awaiting a bond hearing last Sunday, the church remained closed, and no services were conducted.