We should not believe blindly or trust without questioning

Have Gospel preachers David Owuor of Kenya and the late Jim Jones of the United States performed in a three-layered moral theatre with President William Ruto and – before his demise – ODM leader Raila Odinga?Each of these notables has sold hope, but lacked solid delivery. Collapsed promises, unfinished journeys, and failed eschatology tantalise the wretched earth; who are their chief clients. In less than a decade, Kenyans have experienced wreckage of promise, with Raila Odinga; and tragic burst paradises, with sundry prophets of the calibre of Owuor and Jones.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Each of these notables has sold hope, but lacked solid delivery. Collapsed promises, unfinished journeys, and failed eschatology tantalise the wretched earth; who are their chief clients. In less than a decade, Kenyans have experienced wreckage of promise, with Raila Odinga; and tragic burst paradises, with sundry prophets of the calibre of Owuor and Jones.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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