Power of Jesus Around the world Arch Bishop Dr. Washington Ogonyo Ngede prays for Bishop Elphas Owiti Wambwaya as the new Bishop of Vihiga County during his consecration ceremony at Maseno, Pakamoro grounds on November 20, 2016. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]
Faithful have celebrated the recognition of Archbishop Washington Ogonyo Ngede as a national hero.
Ngede, the chairman of Nyanza Council of Church Leaders, which brings together more than 200 different denominations' heads, was distinguished as a hero on Saturday.
He received a certificate of recognition from the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage.
On Sunday, faithful of his Power of Jesus Christ Around the World church in Kachok joined him in a thanksgiving mass.
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