Inside controversial Rongo church where worshippers are buried in 48 hours

A gate and signboard of St. Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa which was closed indefinitely after police raided the church and rescued 57 people. Among those rescued were sick and injured. Two people died within the church premises hours before the raid. (Photo by Anne Atieno)

St Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa church in Rongo has been shut down by authorities following a police rescue of 57 worshippers allegedly living within the premises.

The church has all the markings of a cult, according to residents and authorities. Their leader is called Halleluhya—and so are all the other faithful.