Police officers have arrested Abel Kahindi Gandi, pastor of the New Foundation Church in Chakama, Magarini Constituency, Kilifi County, over the deaths of church members after tree-climbing rituals.
Kilifi North Deputy County Commissioner Samuel Mutisya confirmed the incident.
The pastor allegedly instructed members of his congregation to climb a "tree of life" in pursuit of healing and freedom. "After questioning him, we were shocked to learn that he conducts his ministry without using the Bible.
He places his belief in the Tree of Life.
