Jehovah Wanyonyi
Kenyan who believes himself to be God
About Jehovah Wanyonyi
Lived 1924 – 2015 (aged 90–91).
Jehovah Wanyonyi (1924 – 18 July 2015) was a self-proclaimed god who lived in Chemororoch village in Uasin Gishu County, western Kenya. He claimed to be the Almighty God and deemed Jesus Christ to be his son. He considered Mount Elgon which is near his home to be Mount Zion. He died on July 18, 2015, at the age of 91.
He also claimed to be able to cure AIDS, and had stated that he would punish Kenya if the country did not give him 3 billion Kenyan shillings ($34.6 million). He referred to his ministry as the Lost Israelites of Kenya.
Wanyonyi had 70 wives and 95 children.
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Who was Jehovah Wanyonyi?
Kenyan who believes himself to be God
When was Jehovah Wanyonyi born?
Jehovah Wanyonyi was born in 1924.
When did Jehovah Wanyonyi die?
Jehovah Wanyonyi died on 18 July 2015.
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