Married father of two exposed for allegedly posing as Catholic priest
A married father of two, identified as Jones Bogonko Onchonga, has been exposed in Kenya for allegedly posing as a Catholic priest. Onchonga was said to have been conducting religious activities in several parishes in Turkana County. Kenyan publication Tuko reported that Onchonga gained access to the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar by allegedly presenting forged […] Married father of two exposed for…
Jones Bogonko Onchonga, a married father of two from Kenya, has been accused of posing as a Catholic priest, according to local reports. The 42-year-old allegedly conducted religious activities in multiple parishes across Turkana County. Tuko, a Kenyan publication, revealed that Onchonga gained entry to the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar by presenting forged church documents to masquerade as an ordained priest.
The deception was brought to light after photographs surfaced showing Onchonga celebrating Mass alongside Bishop John Mbinda, C.S.Sp. The revelation caused alarm within the Catholic community, prompting the Diocese of Lodwar to clarify Onchonga's status. Bishop Mbinda, in a statement, disavowed any connection to the accused, asserting that he possessed no priestly authority or official position within the Catholic Church.
He also cautioned parishioners and the public against permitting Onchonga to conduct any priestly or religious activities.
Onchonga has been formally charged with identity theft under Article 382 of Kenya’s Penal Code, a crime punishable by up to three years in prison. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Evanson Ngigi on August 14 and pleaded guilty to the impersonation charge.
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