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Father John Pesa at the Coptic church in Mamboleo, Kisumu. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]
Controversial cleric John Pesa is in trouble with authorities after Kisumu's Department of Health moved to court to compel him to release 23 people held at his church.
The department is also seeking Father Pesa's arrest as well as the demolition of some buildings inside the Coptic Holy Ghost Church compound. The cleric has been accused of detaining 23 people against their will on the pretext that he will pray for their healing.
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