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APECC CHURCH

APECC stands for Apostolic Evangelical Christian Church. APECC church was founded in 1948 by Okello Odymah Olluoko who became the First Chief Apostle of the church. The church originated in Nyanza Province, Kenya as a result of differences between some believers and the European Missionaries who had come to Kenya at that time, in interpretation of the Biblical teachings and doctrines. The headquarters of the Church(Wi Hembho) is called Yo Maler and located in Masumbi Village, Siaya District some 50km from Kisumu city. The village boarders the famous Kogello Village where the father of the current US President Barrack Obama was born and buried.

From very humble beginnings with only a small tent and four local volunteer missionaries at the headquarters, the church has grown and spread to many parts of Kenya including Nyanza, Rift Valley, Western, Nairobi and Coastal Regions.

The followers of the Church believe in following the New Testament Bible as the principal guide to their faith. They believe in salvation of the soul, the Holy Trinity, Apostacy, Life after death, Eternal Paradise and Eternal hell fire.