Bishop Godfrey Migwi of the House of Hope Church in Kayole, Nairobi, has died after a short illness.

Migwi reportedly succumbed to high blood pressure.

Deputy President William Ruto led Kenyans in mourning the deceased. He described Migwi as a humorous spiritual leader with a great sense of humour.

“Bishop Godfrey Migwi was a bold, vocal and powerful spiritual leader with a great sense of humour. He was a mentor and a friend with firm pastoral faith that he infused to many of us. We will miss his topical and nourishing”