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He considered Mount Elgon which is near his home to be Mount Zion. He died on July 18, 2015 at the age of 91. He also claimed to be able to cure Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and had stated that he would punish Kenya if the country did not give him three billion Kenya shillings ($346 million).
He had several grandchildren.
Wanyonyi is said to have approximately 1000 followers who consider him to be god.