Owuor’s crusade kicks off with grand red-carpet entrance

Prophet David Owuor kicked off his three-day crusade in Nakuru on August 27, 2016. PHOTO | MAGDALENE WANJA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Owuor, who made his way to the venue at noon, received a red carpet reception after he arrived in a white car surrounded by security men.

  • Followers from as far away as China, New Zealand, South Sudan, Uganda, Angola, Venezuela, Tanzania and Britain are said to have attended Saturday crusade.

  • The followers came to the crusade prepared to spend three days since most carried blankets and bed sheets for use at night.

Thousands of Prophet David Owuor followers are camping at the Menengai Technology Farm where they are attending a three-day ‘healing’ rally.

Faithfuls from various parts of the country started arriving at the grounds a week before the crusade, with most of them expecting ‘miracles’ from the prophet.

Owuor, who made his way to the venue at noon, received a red carpet reception after he arrived in a white car surrounded by security men.

Followers from as far away as China, New Zealand, South Sudan, Uganda, Angola, Venezuela, Tanzania and Britain are said to have attended Saturday crusade.

The faithfuls braved the scotching sun as they followed the preaching which started with ‘miracles’ performance.

The followers came to the crusade prepared to spend three days since most carried blankets and bed sheets for use at night.

Others brought with them tents while others carried umbrellas that painted the grounds with array of colours as they shielded themselves from the scorching sun.

In their midst were piles of suitcases filled with clothes and other belongings.

Some worshippers carried packed food while others ate from the makeshift hotels outside the grounds.

Water was served from the tanks that were placed at strategic points inside the farm where long queue of thirsty worshipers waited to quench their perched throats.