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'Jesus of Tongaren': I shouldn't be crucified; I celebrate my Easter in July

A file photo of 'Jesus of Tongaren' whose real name is Eliud Simiyu Wekesa. [Bernard Lusigi, Standard]

As the world marks Easter season between today (Friday, April 7) and Monday, April 10, in Tongaren, Bungoma County, some 350 kilometres northwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi, "Jesus" is fasting and praying as he waits to celebrate his Easter season in July.

Forty-two-year-old Eliud Simiyu Wekesa has gained fame as "Jesus of Tongaren".

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