Gilbert Deya: Family of controversial preacher announces burial date, venue
- Bishop Gilbert Deya died in a grisly road accident on June 17 along the Kisumu-Bondo Highway
- The preacher lost control of his vehicle, leading to a collision with a university bus and another car
- Deya's family has revealed his burial plans and services, which will take place before the burial day
The family of the late controversial preacher Gilbert Deya has provided an update on his burial arrangements.
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Deya lost his life in a road accident along the Kisumu-Bondo Highway on June 17.
How did Gilbert Deya die?
The accident, which occurred at Namba Kapiyo in Kisumu County, claimed Deya's life and left several others injured, including students from Moi University.
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The preacher's vehicle reportedly lost control, leading to a collision with a university bus, which swerved off the road to avoid a head-on crash.
His car then crashed into a Siaya County Government vehicle.
Deya was accompanied by two female passengers, one of whom is believed to have been his wife.
The preacher's body was taken to the Kombewa Sub County Hospital mortuary. Thirteen students sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, while others with minor injuries were treated locally.
When will Gilbert Deya be buried?
In the latest update from the family, Gilbert Deya will be laid to rest on Saturday, August 2, at his home in South Sakwa Ward, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County.
Before the burial, there will be several important services:
- Prayer Service: All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, on Tuesday, July 29, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
- Memorial Service & Viewing of the Body: CITAM Valley Road, Nairobi on Thursday, July 31, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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When did Deya go to the UK?
The controversial preacher, known for 'miracle babies', left Kenya for the United Kingdom in the mid-1990s, where he founded Gilbert Deya Ministries, a registered church and charitable centre that opened several other branches in the UK and Africa.
Deya was a charismatic, energetic, and persuasive preacher who won the hearts of many congregants both locally and internationally.
He rose to infamy in the 2000s when he claimed he had the spiritual power to help infertile women conceive "miracle babies".
Women who were desperate for children started flocking to his church in London, hoping to conceive through Deya's spiritual powers.
However, it was not long before authorities in the UK suspected his conduct and opened investigations into his operations, after he was linked to child trafficking.
He faced other legal cases related to the exploitation of congregants, particularly through the sale of Olive oil, which he falsely claimed had healing properties.
At one point, a UK Member of Parliament, David Lammy, described him as "a modern-day snake-oil salesman" and called for the deregistration of his church.
He was arrested and extradited to Kenya in August 2017 to face fraud and child trafficking charges, which the prosecution failed to prove.
Since then, Deya has been living a quiet and private life, courting no controversy or public attention.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
