Kenyatta Avenue was a beehive of activity on Friday evening as members of the Repentance and Holiness Church poured into the street to welcome their leader, Prophet David Owuor.

The busy road in Nakuru's CBD was closed to motorists as hundreds of his followers turned out in large numbers to await his arrival.

The long wait for the preacher finally came to an end around 9pm. His arrival was marked by his followers filling the air with praise songs.

Members of the Repentance and Holiness Church poured into Kenyatta Avenue, Nakuru to welcome their leader, Prophet David Owuor.

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In true praise singing style, old and young, men and women came together and filled the town with songs of praise.

His followers had been trickling in since Thursday night to prepare for the Prophet's arrival.

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The podium was strategically placed next to the hotel where the preacher would be staying while in Nakuru.

Prophet David Owuor preaching to his congregants along Kenyatta Avenue, Nakuru.

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From around midday, the congregation surrounded the podium, while others formed a straight line along the side of the road, leaving a clear path for vehicles to pass.

But while others were in the spirit of worship, some were busy pretending to be in sync with the worshippers, but their intention was to steal people's belongings.

On two occasions, two boys were apprehended by the crowd after attempting to steal from them. They were later picked up by police officers and taken to the police station.

Nakuru is one of the Prophet's favourite places. For example, he is known to hold end year revival rallies at the Menengai grounds.

In December 2022, he made a similarly grand entrance into the town in a white Toyota Land Cruiser V8 escorted by more than 20 security vehicles.

His motorcade also included five high-speed police motorcycles.

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Business comes to a standstill as Prophet Owuor makes grand entrance in Nakuru

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