Rift Valley Billionaire Mzee Jackson Kibor has repented his sins and given his life to the Lord.
Kibor made the announcement after he got baptized at a hotel in Eldoret on Monday, May 3, 2021. The controversial businessman who made his money from farming was flanked by his family members.
Kibor’s baptism was presided over by the clergy led by retired AIC Presiding Bishop Silas Yego inside a swimming pool at The Eldoret Hotel. The 87-year-old was immersed completely inside the water as a symbol that his old sins had been washed away – and now he had been born anew.
Mzee Kibor, who is known in the social media circles as ‘The Men’s conference chairman’, said that he had decided to dump the ‘unholy life’ for a peaceful life in Christ.
“Praise Jehovah, when I decided to go to Church I was told that one has to be baptized to be saved. I have made this bold decision to be baptized because life is precious. Everyone needs to be ready since nobody knows the hour or the time,” Mr Kibor told the media after he was baptized.
His wife Yunita noted that her husband made the decision to seek salvation following a family meeting.
“This year, he called a family meeting and sought forgiveness. I am so happy that he has accepted to be saved,” said Yunita.
Bishop Yego said that the church was happy to welcome Mzee Kibor to the fold after he decided to give his life to Christ.
“He approached the church leaders and said he wanted to be born-again. But he first shared this with members of his family . . . I want to say that it is never too late for one to seek God’s kingdom. Once, Gods’ spirit has really touched one’s soul, it becomes untenable for one to accept God’s ways,” Bishop Yego.
Adding thus: “The Book of Psalms says that all those who have accepted Christ are like the Lebanon Cedar as they remain strong despite the age and will continue to do the work of the Lord.”
Kibor has been entangled in longstanding fights with his family – and at one time is alleged to have threatened to shoot his son over property.
He also hit the headlines after he successfully divorced his 3rd wife of over 43 years Naomi Jeptoo. Kibor had also attempted to divorce Josephine Jepkoech, his wife of more than 50 years.