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Three foreign nationals are expected to appear in court in South Africa on several charges, including murder, in connection with the killing of a 74-year-old German tourist on Saturday.
A prayer to God to provide a husband for Charlene Ruto, the daughter of Kenya's president, has sparked a flurry of online reactions in the country. South African police allege that the suspects brutally assaulted the tourist before killing him and dumping his body in the town of Northam in the province of Limpopo.
Ms Ruto was among thousands who attended a crusade The tourist had been driving from Botswana when he offered a lift to a hitchhiker.
by the American preacher Benny Hinn over the weekend in the capital, Nairobi. The hitchhiker then called two other people, who drove with the tourist to his accommodation, tied him up, assaulted him and robbed him of money and other valuables, police say.
President William Ruto and the first lady, as well as Deputy President They then dumped his
Rigathi Gachagua and his wife, Dorcas, were also present. body in a bush near a farm, the
As the preacher asked for those with prayer requests to come forward, South African Police Service (Saps) added in a statement.
the president’s daughter rose up, seeking prayers for the calling she said she has for "We will work hard to secure a water tight case that will result in a lengthy conviction for these perpetrators”, the police commissioner of Limpopo province, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, said in the statement.
young people. The nationalities of the foreigners are yet to be disclosed.
The preacher prayed for her and later asked if there were any
special requests. She whispered into his ear before he continued praying:
“Give her a husband that will fulfil that call with her. Lord
send that young man her way, that will be a strength to her, a great supporter,”
Benny Hinn prayed.
“She can’t do this alone, Lord, she is going to the battlefield
to win souls... she needs a husband soon.”
This prayer for a husband got Kenyans talking - some criticising,
some sending their marriage proposals to her, some mocking her.
“My name is Omwamba, a hustler and I am
reaching out to you after witnessing your heartfelt request for a husband
during your prayer session with the Pastor Benny Hinn. I was moved by your
sincerity and the faith you demonstrated yesterday and God has sent me your way,”
one Kenyan wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Some have been supportive: “There is nothing
wrong with Charlene Ruto asking Benny Hinn to pray for her to get a good
husband. Marriage is sacred,” another Kenyan said.
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