'She took the kids and left': Families recount pain after Rongo church raid

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)

The events of April 21, when police raided St Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa church and rescued 57 people after discovering two lifeless bodies within its premises, saw families rush to Rongo Police Station to search for their loved ones after years of separation.

Members of the church who were escorted to Rongo Sub-County Hospital for medical attention caused drama after they refused to be examined.