Controversial Kenai Televianist Gilbert Deya, who claimed that he had miraculous pregnancy, died in a road accident.

Police told the local media that Deya died on the spot on the spot on Tuesday evening after joining an accident with a university bus and another vehicle near Kisumu city in western Kenya.

At least 30 other people were reportedly injured, one person was identified as his wife and a passenger in his vehicle, and the bus had 15 students.

Deya, who used to run a church in London, was infamous in the early 2000s, after his claim that he can help children conceive through prayer through prayer.

Investigations later linked his church to an alleged child-smuggling ring, which led to his arrest and extradition from Britain about eight years ago after a decade long legal battle.

He was acquitted of allegations two years ago due to insufficient evidence.

On Wednesday, Siya County Governor James Orango said he learned with “deep grief and regrets for the passage of bishop Gilbert Deya”.

He confirmed that the “horrific” road accident consisted of a vehicle belonging to the county.