| PHOTO: | Worshipers stand outside Deliverance Church in Rongo town following a fight among their pastors over leadership, March 27, 2016. Photo/MANUEL ODENY |
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MANUEL ODENY
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Mar,31-2016 15:08:53
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A service at Deliverance Church in Rongo, western Kenya, turned chaotic when pastors exchanged blows over leadership, prompting worshipers to run for safety.
The pastors hurled stones and chairs at each other, injuring several members, in the incident on Sunday.
Church members took to their heels leaving their cars, motorcycles and bicycles behind.
Police arrived 30 minutes later and ended the fight. But a group backing Pastor Tom Nyerere said he was the bonafide spiritual leader who deserved an opportunity to conduct the service.
Members of the group hurled insults at those in a group supporting a rival church leader only identified as Bishop Oselo.
The two leaders exchanged words, leaving worshipers shocked, and then left in a huff.
A handful of church members stayed behind in the hope that the service would resume.
Rongo police boss Jonathan Kisaka said officers were deployed to keep guard as criminals could take advantage of the situation to commit crimes.
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