Nairobi: Man Dies on Church Altar During Prayers in Mukuru Slums
- Francis Inaweti, 36, sought refuge at the Instant Miracle Gospel Ministry Church in Mukuru on Tuesday, July 29
- This is after his body began to swell, and his head and neck were plagued by constant pain, leaving him in agony
- In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, Benson Inaweti, Francis' brother, explained how his predicament started after being involved in a dispute with a female neighbour
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Nairobi: What started as a journey in pursuit of healing at a local church did not end well for 36-year-old Francis Inaweti.
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The middle-aged man and his family visited the Instant Miracle Gospel Ministry Church on Tuesday, July 29, in search of a miracle.
Did Francis Inaweti get involved in dispute with neighbour?
In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, Benson Inaweti, the brother of the deceased, said that their kin's health problems began after he allegedly got involved in a dispute with a female neighbour.
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When things got heated, the neighbour told Francis that he had only three days to live, according to Benson.
"Francis went out to relieve himself at the washrooms. That's when he met with his neighbour, a ... lady. They argued for a while before the woman told him that he would meet his creator within three days. Just like she promised, Francis died on the third day," Benson said.
Winnie Inaweti, Francis' sister, stated that he began experiencing health issues shortly after the neighbour made the threat.
"He began swelling on his left eye, before his right eye swelled. His neck and head had started aching too. He was in so much pain," she said.
Francis Inaweti seeks help in church
In a bid to stay alive, Francis and his wife sought refuge at the church in Mukuru for an exorcism, not knowing that that would be his last day alive.
According to the deceased's sister, the pastor of the church told Francis that they had sought spiritual intervention when it was already too late.
"Alisema nyungu ishavunjika. When Francis ran out of strength, he lay down on the floor of the church and passed away," Winnie said.
The family highlighted the kind of grief they were in following Francis' death. They stated that their loved one was a healthy man before he got into the dispute.
"Alikuwa na afya. His death is something that took us by surprise. We cannot believe that Francis is no more," Benson said
The deceased's body was taken to the Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly known as the City Mortuary, for preservation pending an autopsy.
Did residents go after Francis Inaweti's neighbour?
Following the troubling incident, an agitated crowd gathered outside the woman’s residence, chanting accusations.
They eventually set her property on fire, leaving her counting losses. There were no reported cases of injuries or deaths following the dramatic incident.
Local authorities have taken up the case and are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of the deceased.
At the time of publishing this report, the church had not yet issued an official statement regarding Francis' untimely demise..
Congregants found dead in Rongo church
In a previous incident, an investigation was launched after two bodies were found at the St. Joseph Missions of Africa Church in Kochola village.
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The first body, which belonged to Francis Muli, was found inside the church, wrapped in a sheet with facial injuries.
Fifty-seven frail congregants were also found at the scene. They reportedly refused to seek medical attention as they chanted religious songs.
Earlier, on that day, another body had reportedly been recovered from the same location.
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