Kenya TV host seeks treatment
BY BERNARD MOMANYI
Updated : 191days and 16 hours and ago |
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 - The family of former TV news anchor Esther Arunga who has dominated news headlines since last week has finally managed to separate her from the controversial Finger of God church, at least for now.
Family sources told Capital News that they are “helping Esther get professional counselling to ensure she recovers from the whole episode.”
Ms Arunga who was arrested on Saturday morning alongside Finger of God Church leader Joseph Hellon, Quincy Timberlake and five of their members was released early Monday before the rest were arraigned in court.
Mr Hellon, Mr Timberlake and the five others denied charges of being members of an illegal society and were freed on a bond of Sh20,000 each apart from Mr Timberlake.
The court was urged not to grant Mr Timberlake bail because he had absconded court in another criminal case which was pending before a Makadara court.
On Tuesday, a family member told Capital News that Ms Arunga was “at home and is doing quite fine.” “She is undergoing counselling sessions and will be okay, she has no problem at all,” the family source said.
Another family member told Capital News that they had resorted “not to allow her back to that church because that is where all these problems started.”
Ms Arunga who recently announced she had resigned from KTN as a news anchor to join the now infamous Finger of God Church has dominated local news with bloggers debating if the church she joined was a cult.
Police have indicated that they would use her as the prosecution witness to testify against Hellon, Quincy and the rest of the church members who appeared in court on Monday and Tuesday.
Police raided Mr Hellon's house in Gigiri at 2am on Sunday and arrested the two and other followers of the controversial Finger of God ministry based in Nairobi's Runda estate.
The suspects were locked up in various police stations in Nairobi. Ms Arunga who spent Sunday night at Muthaiga police station was released on Monday morning on a police bond.
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| alice gachagua (February 27th, 2010, 1:06 PM) |
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| all i can say is .....kenyans need to wake up!we are not in the 16 centuries...we all have freedom to choose who to worship and ooh my god the police should be the last pple involved in a matter like this |
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| Vial (February 26th, 2010, 5:18 PM) |
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| ESTHER WE SUPPORT U!! If God is on ur side, who can be against u. Kenyans criticize what they dont understand, plus ofcourse some of them are the freemasons themselves engaged in the smear campaign. SO STUPID!! U were brilliant on K24. We know ur not crazy n thats the propaganda of the ignorant n freemasonry. Gal, u will get there. Wacha waongee tu...U WILL SUCCEED. Thank U for being bold to take up action. I feel u gal. How can i support the course?? |
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| Hope (February 26th, 2010, 5:13 PM) |
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| KENYANS WAKE UP!! This gal is not crazy. She's telling the truth about what is going on in Kenya behind the scenes. Are u part of the freemasons/govt campaign to smear her name?? The forces of evil will not prevail. I support her n Hellon. If ur not seeing this ur not smart. N u dare complain about our govt?!! She's not as naive as people are saying. The church is not a cult. i watched her interview n u need to be smart to appreciate what she was saying. If ur a freemason out there...ur time is running out. We both know u will NEVER succeed against the power of God!! There's nothing they've done that is contrary to the bible. Their is support out here for them. Be very scared!! |
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| kariuki biu (February 26th, 2010, 10:11 AM) |
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| surely Kenyans are so judgemental.We jusmp into conclusions b4 even getting the facts right.We should al awit the findings of the court before mud slaying Esther.Do we hear anyone talking about the Freemason "church" which is so secretive yet it has being in existence for many years with few of us knowing what it entails?Let's not be qiuck to judge Esther and lets awit the finding's of the court. |
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| BUDOHI OPRAH (February 25th, 2010, 11:04 AM) |
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| We all know that God has a reason for everything that happens(good or bad) and that he has revealed to Arunga before too late, lets pray for her to rise up again as true christians. |
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| LUKE AWICH (February 24th, 2010, 6:19 PM) |
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| I thimk nothing is wrong with Esther and maybe something is wrong with us.In Kenya as I know it there is freedom of worship so why all these and Esther has made a decission.Are we this idle or there are no imporant things to do? |
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| Mwai Kibs (February 24th, 2010, 3:49 PM) |
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| Frankly, I only heard about Esther last week and wonder why all media outlets should give her so much publicity?! At best, knowing the way media can set the agenda, I think it is perfectly planned to give her coverage so that her early campaigns are not costed as adverts. But she said "my campaigns will be paid for by the working Kenyan..." Maybe she could borrow a lesson learned by one KJ that screen acceptance isn't directly proportional to your votes in the ballot box. It is true she is a lawyer. But I got to know this afer her interview on the bench with K24 where she alleged serious crimes by seriously high-power guys known to her. A lawyer, alleging on camera such - she cannot be oblivious of the implications! Conclusion, police, follow her up. As a state witness, she can testify on "the many car logbooks and car number plates" and some people will hang for carjackings. I believe she hasn't told us all she knows and has done. But still, it is said she is not guilty and is a victim of .... I think I can buy this: so, family, please support her (cos your are the right support system) and ensure she completes her therapy. she is crying for help, let's not say she is mature to choose what she wants. Any psycho-social expert will tell you that such experiences do leave trauma. But she is not yet CBR (Case Beyond Rehab). |
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| GILBERT MUNYAKA (February 24th, 2010, 12:53 PM) |
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| people rushed to judge arunga i sat back and watched all news headlines.in back of my brains i knew all arunga was doing was out of her mind.i prayed to god to return her back to her senses .im happy today easther is accepted councelling and soon she will be goood perhaps returt to KTN.thanks to god |
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| Vilonji Rakama (February 24th, 2010, 12:42 PM) |
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| Esther, Quicy and Hellon are all in this together. They are all over 18. All should be prosecuted; or all should be released. Do you want to say the underage girls were more guilty than Esther? These girls should be released and Esther sent to Jail!!!!!!! |
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| Abuu m Issa (February 24th, 2010, 12:30 PM) |
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| who in this world doesnt know if mungiki is a cult? who doesnt know its leaders? who doesnt know about their killings? and r the leaders of mungiki in gail?? they r challenged by esther because she know their secrets of free masonry.she is unfairly treated!!! |
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| Benmark (February 24th, 2010, 12:27 PM) |
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| I think there are a million and one pple who`ve done even more terible mistakes than Arunga,why so much focus on her,the media shud jst stop interfering |
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| Erick (February 24th, 2010, 11:16 AM) |
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| Been following the Esther Arunga saga...the condemnations ...the shock...and even in some instances the anger directed at her. What i think and believe is that Esther is just a restless soul who is on a journey of self discovery. Eventually she will find herself and once she does so she'll settle down. Folks should just let her be!
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| Samuel (February 24th, 2010, 11:02 AM) |
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| Good news. Esther is a bright and hardworking gal and we wish her all the very best in life. May the work of God and His mercies be upon her now and forever. My advice to her though: You are young, bright with a bright future, just follow your heart but discuss always with your parents, siblings and friends and seek your parents’ blessings and the sky will be the limit for you. |
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| ruth mukami mungai (February 24th, 2010, 10:34 AM) |
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| We serve a God who is most powerful all loving and forgiving.even if our sins are as red as crimson He shall make them as white as snow.Esther continue trusting in God and He will rescue you.lets also pray for the other members that they may realize that theres only one TRUE GOD.AMEN |
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| patrick lumumba (February 24th, 2010, 10:29 AM) |
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| The gvt must do someting about the freedom of worship & the mushrooming of all kinds of churches |
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| Jacquelin Wangoma (February 24th, 2010, 10:17 AM) |
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| Ms Arunga is an adult for heaven's sake.she knows what is right and wrong.she didn't join the church yesterday, she moved into Hellon's house last year. It has never been an issue all this time so what has happened? does it mean that we are so idle and lack important matters to discuss? my opinion stands that she is of sound mind, knows what is right and she has not committed any crime.may this matter be laid to rest. |
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| Bore (February 24th, 2010, 9:44 AM) |
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| thank God all is turning out well, i still believe that the height of all her torments came about because of her losing her love. listening to her i could only see bitterness of that lose,hence she should now go back and reclaim Wilson, after all, as he says he is still waiting for her.on the other hand, now that she also revealed her lifelong ambitions, she herself should run for the big seat and avoid those other clowns alone , am sure she will win! |
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| Ben (February 24th, 2010, 9:28 AM) |
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| am happy that sanity is now in the pipeline, it now seems there will be a happy ending and the right culprits must answer everything |
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| william (February 24th, 2010, 8:41 AM) |
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| sherm onderi (February 24th, 2010, 8:19 AM) |
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| Esther come back to the screen.no one is ready to put your shoes.the news you have been airing to us are backlogging.or try the court sessions there are clients waiting for your service. |
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| Gitemi Macharia (February 24th, 2010, 7:37 AM) |
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| What does not kill you makes you harder (better). We love you and support you Esther |
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| Daniel (February 24th, 2010, 1:30 AM) |
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| ms.Arunga shuld face the law together with others.This is unfaire.There is alot of staff about this cult which this lady knows.Remember what she was vommitig at K24? shes a potential witness. |
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| Lolah (February 23rd, 2010, 11:19 PM) |
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| Lets hop 4 the best.her famo ar my churchmate-SDA,her siz was my skulmate,they ar gud ppl.lets pray 4 them |
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| John Arunga (February 23rd, 2010, 9:58 PM) |
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| 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cu...nning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
Math15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Math16:12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees Luke 4:32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. The doctrine of Jesus is the ONLY true doctrine.
Esther will recover and it is my prayer that she will rise up again.
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| charles Mikio (February 23rd, 2010, 8:05 PM) |
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| HAs anyone out there seen the real name of the Church Leader? Its not Hellon BUT HELL ON.
This litrary means that Hell is on.
Ni kubaya. Hawa watu i dont know nini wanaoba, while smoking and drinking alcohol. Surely, HELL is ON. |
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| faith (February 23rd, 2010, 7:25 PM) |
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| The Lord we serve is a sincere one and wherever we go whether its lose track or the like He will send an angel to bring us back on track,amen |
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| Kenyan dude (February 23rd, 2010, 7:03 PM) |
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| This is great news. I'm glad she has reunited with her famo. Reminds me of the story of the prodigal son. God will help her and she'll be fine. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. |
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| Bob Edwin Omori (February 23rd, 2010, 6:47 PM) |
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| Oh Esther it has been a tough ordeal and I pray that the good Lord will guide your steps as you recover back to nomalcy. The hue and cry from the public on this issues shows that majority care about and love you. I wish you a quick recovery. |
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| Hamisi (February 23rd, 2010, 6:26 PM) |
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| I think HELL-ON on earth had knocked her senses out of her with nothing more than satanic deeds. But thank to God if she can regain herself. I personally wish her the best. |
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| Nessie (February 23rd, 2010, 6:04 PM) |
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| Dats gud if she is at her home...but y did she released before others? y? coz she is Celeb? dats not Good.. thank ha coz many young Kenyans would have join da church.GOD HELP KENYA |
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| njoroge (February 23rd, 2010, 6:01 PM) |
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| I hope Esther will come back to her senses.God bless her. |
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| clement kimutai (February 23rd, 2010, 5:52 PM) |
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| Ester Arunga Show the World the Way Forward We totally Support You. |
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| Njeri (February 23rd, 2010, 5:50 PM) |
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| Glad to know Esther is back with her family.We pray for her and not judge her.God bless |
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| Calistus Lumula (February 23rd, 2010, 5:35 PM) |
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| Lets look at the brighter side; God has just used Arunga to save 600 plus people who had joined this cult or were planning to. Many guys had quit this sect but they didn't deter others from joining it because they didn't make headlines. To me, i thank Arunga but am sorry for her. She should be proud of herself. This sect would have eaten up so many young souls. |
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| gas fyatu (February 23rd, 2010, 5:35 PM) |
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| Esther you are not alone.in this crazy world.if you speak sense they will call insane.hope she over comes the storms.and sail . |
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| David (February 23rd, 2010, 5:12 PM) |
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| I hate to believe that Esther is not sane. I actually would support her if she was running for president. id rather her than any of our politicians. We seriously need an alternative leadership but i really hope Esther is well. We love her. |
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| sande (February 23rd, 2010, 5:02 PM) |
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| Ms. Arunga is Not any special to be released hour before the other members of the church considering that she was a senior church member and Vice president Candidate.
I think the police were selective in granting her bail and Not the others.She should also be charged just like other members of Figure of God and if anything she was a senior member.This would be a lesson to other gals and if anything Nobody had put a gun on her head to join that church and she is 30 years old and of Sound mind (a lawyer by profession) |
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| luke wanjira (February 23rd, 2010, 4:55 PM) |
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| it's so good for both the public and family and lovers of ktn to hear that.Esther never turn back |
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| Joachim (February 23rd, 2010, 4:55 PM) |
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| At last we can now hope she recovers...It pains us fans to see such great talent go to waste. May God be with her. |
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| Agnes Ndonji (February 23rd, 2010, 4:29 PM) |
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| This is good news!! Let's keep on praying for her. Am sure God is intervening. May the Lord God deliver her from any evil snares directed towards her AMEN |
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