Pastor Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ezeking and a Kenyan lady, Alice Kawira, have been charged by the Kenyan authorities, with engaging in evangelism without a permit.

According to Kenya newspaper, Daily Nation, Mr Ezeking, 39, and Alice Kawira, 35, on many occasions between January and September this year, preached without work permit in Embu and Meru counties.

Ms Kawira was charged with harbouring the foreigner at her place while knowing that he was illegally engaging in the evangelism. The duo were also charged with obstructing police officers from arresting them.

The suspects, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, were each released on a Sh100, 000 bond. The case will be heard on January 30, 2020.