A Ugandan pastor, David Ochieng, became a viral topic after he won a large jackpot from sports betting (about 100 million Ugandan shillings) and then suddenly shut down his church.
Church members reportedly arrived for service only to find the church locked, leaving them shocked and confused.
When contacted, he admitted he was not genuinely called to ministry and had opened the church mainly as a way to earn a living.
After the betting win gave him financial security, he said there was no need to continue preaching and abandoned the church
About the Author
