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Faith tested by fear: Rising attacks on clergy shake Western Kenya

Pastor Ben Omolo from Vihiga County was allegedly abducted by unknown people at his home in Wamage village. [Photo/ Benard Lusigi]

After months of a string of abductions, extra judicial killings, forceful arrests and disappearances targeting various cadres of people in Kenya, in Western region the disturbing happenings have taken a new twist with religious leaders now being targeted.

In the recent past, the region has witnessed a terrifying rise in attacks and abductions targeting men of the cloth who are now living in fear with many finding it hard to be protected under the name of the Lord.

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