SDA church has recalled the suspension of five religious leaders they had banned from ministering in their pulpits.
In a letter dated July 10, 2024, signed by Pastor Eliab Ombuoro, the KCF Executive Secretary, the church officially withdrew the earlier suspension directive and instructed all recipients to disregard it.
The withdrawal followed a massive uproar online over the suspensions.
“In reference to our letter dated 4th July 2024 on the above subject matter quoted (ACTION 24EXCOM-055), we wish to state that the letter is hereby withdrawn until advised otherwise. For those who might have read the letter, we request that you disregard it," reads the letter.
The five who had been suspended include Pastor Elizabeth Mokoro, Kenneth Maina, Evangelist Shaban Ndege, Evangelist Millicent Odhiambo and Evangelist Lantena.
In a notice on the ban issued on July 4, Ombuoroin a letter said:
"Kindly note this is an adoption of the East Kenya Union Conference action for the above-mentioned not to serve as stated," notice signed by Pastor Eliab Ombuoro, the executive secretary, stated.
"It is our hope that the above communication will be adhered to."
He however did not state the reason (s) for the suspension of the five.
One of the top officials of the church who declined to be named as he is not authorized to speak to the media confirmed the two letters are genuine.
