After being imprisoned for four days, controversial preacher Eliud Wekesa Simiyu alias Yesu wa Tongaren was released by a Bungoma court.
On Tuesday, Judge Tom Mark Orlando ruled that the prosecution did not present enough evidence to the court to charge Yesu wa Tongaren.
He also directed that police not interfere with his actions in Tongaren.
The prosecution had asked for the controversial preacher's detention to investigate his religious group, which they claimed contained problematic doctrines.
During this period, the police intended to search Yesu wa Tongaren's residence, which they said was a crime scene, his church, and have the preacher undergo a mental evaluation.
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The self-proclaimed 'Jesus' has praised the court's decision, with his lawyers urging the government to cease pursuing religious leaders because everyone has the right to worship under Article 32 of the constitution.
Among the accused's counsel were lawyers George Wajackoyah and Simiyu Wamalwa.
New information continues to emerge regarding the ongoing developments surrounding the case of Yesu Wa Tongaren.
The popular pastor was apprehended in Bungoma County, and the hearing to evaluate his prospective release is today. When the pastor arrived at the courthouse, journalists were allowed to speak to him inside the courtroom.
The popular pastor was apprehended in Bungoma County, and the hearing to evaluate his prospective release is today. When the pastor arrived at the courthouse, journalists were allowed to speak to him inside the courtroom.
