
Sensational SDA Pastor Recalled From Suspension After Massive Uproar
The SDA church has lifted the suspensions of four religious leaders who had been barred from ministering in their pulpits.
In a letter dated July 10, 2024, signed by Pastor Eliab Ombuoro, the KCF Executive Secretary, the church officially rescinded the previous suspension directive and instructed all recipients to disregard it.
The withdrawal came after a massive outcry online over the suspensions.
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— omambia moraa (@fredaomambia) July 10, 2024
“In reference to our letter dated 4th July 2024 on the above subject matter quoted (ACTION 24EXCOM-055), we wish to state that the letter is hereby withdrawn until advised otherwise. For those who might have read the letter, we request that you disregard it,” reads the letter.
Five people have been suspended: sensational Pastor Elizabeth Mokoro, Kenneth Maina, Evangelist Shaban Ndege, Evangelist Millicent Odhiambo, and Evangelist Lantena.
SDA Kenya Coast field issued a notice of the ban on July 4, requiring church members not to allow the five to minister in their branches.
“Kindly note this is an adoption of the East Kenya Union Conference action for the above-mentioned not to serve as stated,” notice signed by Pastor Eliab Ombuoro, the executive secretary, stated.
“It is our hope that the above communication will be adhered to.”
Pastor Elizabeth Mokoro has been included in the list of individuals prohibited from delivering sermons in any SDA Church Congregation due to her practice of denouncing "the founders". #elizabethmokoro #bnnbasic
— Edgar Obare (@edgarobare) July 11, 2024
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Ombuoro stated that the five were not authorized to conduct any type of church service within or outside of KCE territory.
Ombuoro stated that the action is consistent with a decision by the East Kenya Union Conference (EKUC) action number 24EXCOM-055.
What's Your Kind of Service?https://t.co/7tZZcvd2zT pic.twitter.com/pntkmfvyMu
— Pr. Elizabeth Mokoro (@ElizabethMokoro) January 22, 2024
However, he did not explain why the five were suspended. However, on Thursday, the Star learned that the letter had been withdrawn.
Attempts to contact Ombuoro for clarification were futile because he did not answer our calls.
Sensational SDA Pastor Recalled From Suspension After Massive Uproar