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Why church is the new hunting ground for randy Team Mafisi

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Members of the Akorino faith in Kenya have for ages been known to dream about future spouses. A man of the turban raises during 'ushuhuda' and says: "Nyambura, dada katika Yesu... niliota na wewe jana...sema Halleluja!"

And the other faithful respond: "Halleluja!" upon which the man of the turban narrates how in his dreams, Nyambura was revealed to be his future wife. And with fervent prayers and spirited singing for the couple the banns of marriage are announced in due course.

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