Rongo church followers detained for 30 days

Leader of St Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa church, who identified herself as Halleluhya denied that the church kept members from seeking medical services, on April 23, 2025. [Anne Atieno, Standard]

Controversy surrounding St Joseph Mission Messiah of Africa Church has taken a fresh twist after a court ordered the police to detain the 57 members who were rescued, for 30 days.

Rongo Resident Magistrate Susan Mutava said this will give police more time to complete investigations. Moments after the court session, the congregants burst into songs and praise inside a police lorry ferrying them to various police stations where they would be held.