The recent incident at Kavisuni market in Kitui, where a pastor and his accomplice orchestrated a violent robbery, has brought to light the shocking double life led by these individuals. Ezekiel Muinde Mwangangi, the Gangster Pastor in question, was a respected figure in the local community, known for his preaching at the Heaven City Chapel in Soweto. However, behind this facade of religious leadership, Mwangangi and his accomplice were involved in criminal activity, as evidenced by their botched robbery attempt at a wholesale shop owned by Muli Munyoki.
The circumstances surrounding the robbery were chaotic, with the perpetrators posing as police officers before revealing their true intentions and robbing Munyoki at gunpoint. When confronted by law enforcement, the robbers attempted to escape on a motorbike, leading to a fatal encounter with the police. The Gangster Pastor Mwangangi was shot and killed, while his accomplice managed to escape with bullet wounds.
Subsequent investigations into the incident revealed the extent of the deception and planning involved in the robbery. Mwangangi and his accomplice had cunningly borrowed a motorcycle under false pretences, using it for their criminal activities instead of transporting church equipment as claimed. The revelations of Mwangangi’s criminal activities have shocked the local community, who were familiar with his role as a preacher but unaware of his dual identity as a criminal.
Chief Cyrus Kitwai Malombe, who confirmed Mwangangi’s leadership at the Soweto church, expressed disbelief at the pastor’s involvement in criminal activities. The community, once supportive of Mwangangi’s work in the church, is now struggling to reconcile his religious persona with his criminal actions. The revelation has prompted soul-searching within the community, as they come to terms with the stark reality of Mwangangi’s double life.
The Director of Criminal Investigations in Kitui County, Eng Samuel Bett, disclosed that the police were unaware of the robbers’ dual identity as pastors. The discovery of Gangster Pastor Mwangangi’s involvement in the robbery has raised questions about the extent of his criminal activities and the depth of his deception within the community. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with several individuals questioned by detectives and members of the public coming forward with crucial information.
“The information about the robber being a pastor emerged later after his body had been taken to the mortuary,” the DCI boss said.
Speaking to LTVKENYA, a kitui based pastor Who sought anonymity said, the case of Ezekiel Muinde Mwangangi and his accomplice serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the dangers of leading a double life and the consequences of deceit and criminal behavior and that it underscores the importance of transparency and integrity, even in positions of religious authority. Adding that , the community in Kitui have been left grappling with the betrayal of trust and the shocking revelation of Pastor Mwangangi’s involvement in criminal activities.
The incident at Kavisuni market has exposed the unexpected dual identity of a pastor and his accomplice, shedding light on the deceptive nature of their actions. The fallout from this revelation serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of upholding ethical standards and integrity, especially in positions of trust and authority. As the investigation continues, the community in Kitui grapples with the shocking reality of a pastor’s involvement in criminal activities, prompting reflection on the complexities of human nature and the consequences of leading a double life.
