Warring in AIPCA intensifies as two factions hold separate holy consecration ceremonies

AIPCA Archbishop Julius Njoroge Gitau with Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi at St Rosary AIPCA Kiithe Church in Meru during the church Annual Hold Oil Consecration Ceremony. Archbishop Njoroge refuted reports that he has reconciled with Archbishop Fredrick Wang’ombe who led a separate annual church ceremony in Nyeri. [Darlington Manyara, Standard]

Infighting in the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) appears far from over after an archbishop denounced reports that the warring factions have reconciled.

The wrangling was evident yesterday as two factions, one led by Archbishop Julius Njoroge and the other under Archbishop Fredrick Wang’ombe, held separate annual church ceremonies in Meru and Nyeri counties.