All you need to know about Mombasa-based Pastor Ezekiel Odero

Over 50,000 Kenyans from all throughout the nation gathered at Karasani stadium for a religious rally over the course of the weekend.

A huge crowd had assembled at the location for a competing speech by evangelist Ezekiel Odero, the founder of New Life Church.

The man of God has joined the group of pastors who regularly drew sizable crowds to any public function they held.

The Sunday sermon at Kasarani attracted people from different parts of the Country – some showed up to listen to the pastor while others came for healing.

Among those who attended the Sunday Service at Kasarani was Pastor Dorcas Rigathi –wife to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Speaking at the event, Pastor Dorcas noted that Kenyans had turned up in large numbers to listen to the Man of God Evangelist Ezekiel.

However, the large crowd witnessed at Kasarani left a section of Kenyans questioning how the Evangelist managed to fill such a stadium.

Karasani and Pastor Ezekiel became trending topics on Twitter, with KOT trying to weigh in.

Others called for insights on how Evangelist Ezekiel managed to pull such a huge crowd but those who know him lauded him for preaching the gospel to the masses.

Another lot started comparing Pastor Ezekiel to Prophet Owuor who has a history of attacking huge crowds for his sermons.

Netizens are debating if the crow at Kasarani was genuine or not as many are yet to be convinced how the Man of God pulled a crowd of over 50K People.

As the discussion continues, here are a few facts about Evangelist Ezekiel Odero.

He is the founder of the New Life Church Prayer Center

His church is located in Shanzu, Mombasa.

He has another branch of his Church Mavueni, his wife’s home.

Pastor Ezekiel is married to Pastor Sarah for over 13 years.

He has been in the ministry for over 15 years.

He was born in Homabay County.

He began his journey in Kisumu as a fisherman before relocating to Mombasa as a mason (mtu wa mjengo).

Ezekiel is known for hosting thousands of national and international visitors at his church.