Kenya: Kilifi Pastor Arrested Over Tree-Climbing Ritual

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…