Kenyans Vote Pastor Ezekiel Odero As Best Preacher Of The Year In TUKO Poll

• Kenyans online participated in the TUKO.co.ke poll and voted for the preacher they considered with the most impact
• Most voted for Pastor Ezekiel Odero as their best preacher in a tight race that also saw Pastor Tony Kiamah, Harrison Ng'ang'a, and James Ng'ang'a get votes
• Some noted their tough stands, hilarious preachings, or resilience were the reasons they considered voting for the specific preachers

Kenyans online have voted for the preacher they deem most influential through the year 2023 in a poll by TUKO.co.ke.

This year was marked by key moments that saw many preachers take stands for or against the government, and others get in trouble because of their doctrines.

One of the preachers on the ballot was Pastor Ezekiel Odero, who hit the headlines for the better part of the year after he was accused of being involved in the Shakahola massacre that brought to a halt several church activities.

Since his alleged connection with the Shakahola deaths, the embattled pastor faced a number of challenges, including the freezing of his bank accounts.

However, the government recently cleared him, which left him and his followers over the moon as they could now continue with the services.

Kenyans vote for best preacher

Others who were on the list of pastors included Pastor James Ng'ang'a, whose teachings have left many with mixed reactions.

Straight-talking word teacher Pastor Tony Kiamah and Pastor Harrison Ng'ang'a were also among the list of preachers who made an impact on Kenyans in 2023.

Here is the TUKO.co.ke's poll:

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

Emilly Ochieng said:

"My pastor Ezekiel to the world."

Mutai Joel said:

"My all-time teacher Harrison Nganga."

Evans Mvurya said:

"Kenya one. Chief general commander."

Vall Nyar Jannet said:

"My all-time pastor Ezekiel."

OG Kingpin said:

"Naona tu mabibi wakisema Ezekiel."

Peninah Kim said:

"Tony Kiama, all the way."

Consolattah Felix said:

"I go with pastor Ezekiel Odero."

Kevin Odwar said.

"One of my favourite pastors, Ezekiel Odero."

@Mamake Baraka said:

"Game over, Pastor Ezekiel has carried the day."

Elizabeth Mokoro wins 2022 preacher of the year

Last year, Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) clergywoman Elizabeth Mokoro scooped the Preacher of the Year award in the 2022 Readers' Choice poll.

Mokoro topped the list which had famous preachers like Ezekiel Odero, Daniel Mgogo and T Mwangi. Her hard-hitting sermons got many picking her.

Many of those who voted for her noted that she does not perform miracles and calls a spade a spade.