Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash
Summary
Gilbert Deya, a well-known Kenyan televangelist who claimed to help women have "miracle" babies, died in a car crash. The accident involved multiple vehicles near Kisumu, Kenya, injuring at least 30 people. Deya had faced child-trafficking charges in the past but was acquitted in 2023 due to lack of evidence.Key Facts
- Gilbert Deya was a televangelist from Kenya known for claiming he could help infertile women conceive through prayer.
- Deya died in a road accident near Kisumu, Kenya, when his vehicle collided with a university bus and another car.
- At least 30 people were injured in the crash, including Deya's wife and 15 students from the bus.
- Deya gained fame in the early 2000s for his "miracle" baby claims, which led to controversies and legal troubles.
- He was linked to alleged child trafficking and was extradited from the UK to Kenya but was acquitted in 2023 due to insufficient evidence.
- Deya moved to London in the 1990s and started Gilbert Deya Ministries, which faced multiple investigations in the UK.
- His wife, Mary Deya, was jailed in 2011 for stealing a baby and falsely claiming it was her own.
- Deya continued his religious work until his death and remained a controversial figure.
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