23/08/2026
UPDATE: Jones Bogonko Onchonga, Kisii man accused of posing as a Catholic priest has been remanded at Lodwar G.K. Prison after being charged with personation.
Onchonga is accused of falsely presenting himself as an ordained Catholic priest and conducting religious duties within the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar, Turkana County.
He initially pleaded guilty on August 14, 2026, but changed his plea to not guilty when he appeared in court again on August 17.
The court granted him a KSh100,000 bond with one surety or KSh50,000 cash bail. He remains in custody pending payment.
The case will be mentioned on August 31, 2026, with the hearing scheduled for October 13, 2026.