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Weird world: Luhya gods who believe they are Jesus Christ

Yesu wa Tongaren blessing his followers. [Nathan Ochunge, Standard]

Over the last five decades, the Mulembe nation has been treated to drama involving sect leaders who claim to be gods. These people, mainly from the Bukusu sub-tribe of the Luhya community, are revered by their followers who would do anything just to get their “blessings”. 

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