“They Dropped Dead!” – Bishop Oginde’s Fierce State House Prayer Sends Chilling Warning to Corrupt Officials

In a powerful and emotional moment at State House on Wednesday, July 30, Bishop David Oginde, the Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), delivered a prayer that shook the room, and the country. 

Bishop Oginde, who once led Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM), did not hold back during the official signing of the Conflict of Interest Act by President William Ruto. Instead of a typical ceremonial prayer, Oginde used the moment to deliver a stern, biblically rooted warning to corrupt officials. 

Drawing inspiration from the Bible, Oginde named Achan, Judas Iscariot, and the infamous couple Ananias and Sapphira, people who were judged by God for dishonesty. He prayed boldly: 

“When Ananias and Sapphira conspired as husband and wife to circumvent what had been put in place by the leaders of their time, your judgment came upon them. They dropped dead in the very presence of many people.” 

This chilling reference wasn’t lost on the powerful audience. Present at State House were President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretaries, the Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate, and Members of Parliament, all listening in silence. 

Oginde’s message, though calmly delivered, pierced like a sword. He spoke of families, couples, and individuals who might be plotting to defraud the country and warned that divine judgment could follow them, not just legal consequences. 

“I pray that as our president appends his signature on this law, that signature will be from heaven and with the force of heaven,” Oginde prayed. “So that those people who may be tempted to circumvent it will face not the justice of the land only, but also the justice of heaven.” 

As soon as the video of the prayer went viral, social media in Kenya erupted. People flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok with praise, commentary, and sharp takes on Oginde’s bold prayer. 

Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa was among the first to respond, saying: 

“No matter how hard you try to silence us in public, the truth will still knock, right at your door in the State House. Thanks a lot, Bishop, for delivering the memo so gracefully.” 

This moment comes at a sensitive time in the country. Kenyans have been watching closely as scandals involving missing funds, shady procurement deals, and alleged embezzlement continue to make headlines. 

Many felt that Oginde’s message wasn’t just for the corrupt, but for the whole system that allows corruption to thrive, the silent partners, the family members, the friends, and even the leaders who turn a blind eye. 

By referencing biblical stories where God’s punishment was swift and public, Oginde reminded everyone that divine justice doesn’t need court dates or legal loopholes. 

For many Kenyans, the prayer was a breath of fresh air, a leader speaking with clarity, faith, and moral courage in a room full of power. 

Others debated whether it was appropriate for such a spiritual message to be given during a government event. But even critics could not ignore the raw impact it had. 

Many Kenyans are tired. Tired of watching roads go unbuilt, hospitals remain under-equipped, and youth stay jobless, while a few live large from stolen money. 

Oginde’s prayer voiced this frustration, and raised the stakes. He spoke not just of earthly consequences, but heavenly ones. 

“Let this signature be more than ink on paper,” he seemed to say. “Let it carry the weight of heaven.” 

In churches, homes, and matatu conversations, Kenyans are now repeating the story of Ananias and Sapphira, a story that Bishop Oginde used to awaken the conscience of a nation. 

Will the prayer change hearts? Will it scare those plotting theft? Time will tell. But one thing is clear: Oginde’s message has echoed far beyond the State House walls. 

He reminded the nation that corruption is not just a political issue, but a spiritual crisis too. And sometimes, calling it out takes not a speech, but a prayer.