Catholic priest dares wizards to bewitch him if they can

St Patrick's Migwani Parish Father-in-charge in Mwingi West, Kitui County, Paul Mathenge, blesses the tomb during the burial of Elizabeth Masaa Kimanzi, 87, at Kavililo village, Migwani Sub County on August 26, 2017. The priest puzzled the mourners when he challenged wizards and witch doctors to cast a spell over him to prove their power and existence. [Paul Mutua, Standard]

A Catholic priest surprised mourners at a funeral over the weekend when he challenged witchdoctors to cast a spell on him to prove their power.

St Patrick’s Migwani Parish Father-in-charge in Mwingi West Paul Mathenge was presiding over the burial of Elizabeth Masaa Kimanzi, 87, at Kavililo village, Migwani sub-county, when he dared any sorcerer present to cast a spell on him.