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Why Bungoma is home to largest number of 'gods, angels, prophets'

Healers and prophets who regularly communed with their ancestors were placed on the same pedestal and acquired special status. It is from this loose organisational structure that some of the most daring religious leaders carved niches for themselves as deities. The self-proclaimed prophets, angels and gods command cult-like following in their respective backyards. However, high levels of poverty and illiteracy stand out like a sore thumb among their ardent followers.

This is evident...