Fake Lodwar Priest Charged Afresh With Forging Ordination Certificate
Onchongo was charged with forgery contrary to Section 351 of the Penal Code over an allegedly fabricated ordination certificate purportedly issued by the Diocese of Morogoro in Tanzania.
Lodwar, Kenya - The Director of Public Prosecutions has re-arrested Jones Onchongo on charges of forgery and uttering a false document, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). This time, Onchongo is alleged to have posed as an ordained Catholic priest at the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Turkana County.
The ODPP claims Onchongo forged a certificate of ordination, purportedly from the Diocese of Morogoro in Tanzania, on August 12, 2026. The certificate, presented as genuine, was actually forged. Additionally, Onchongo is accused of personation, falsely representing himself as an ordained priest between July 31 and August 12, 2026.
He allegedly deceived the Bishop John Mbinda and other leaders of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar, gaining unauthorized access to church activities and meetings. Onchongo was initially charged with impersonation and released on Sh100,000 cash bail. He denied these allegations during his appearance in court.
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