Pilgrims safari to 'miracle rock of faith that hears prayers'

Senior Priests of the African Israel Nineveh church at Sinai hill in Tambua ward, Hamisi and (right) the miracle Sinai rock. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Fred Ondiek leads four priests through the steep and rocky Givavei Hills of Tambua, Hamisi sub-County in Vihiga. Their destination is the holy Sinai rock situated two kilometres from the foot of the hills.

Thousands of pilgrims, mostly from the African Israel Nineveh church, throng here every year to pray. On Christmas Day last month, scores of worshippers dressed in white hats and dresses with red and green stripes congregated at the hill they believe has mystical power.