Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Dickson Otieno Rachier, a proud Freemason, has revealed who introduced him to the world’s oldest, but mysterious fraternal organisation.The 73-year-old conveyance lawyer by profession, who says he wants to “demystify” the myths about Freemasonry, disclosed that it is Dr Joseph Aluoch who introduced him to the order.Joseph, who is the Patron, Kenya Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases and an established author, is the husband of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Judge Joyce Aluoch.”It (Freemasonry) is an organisation into which you’re invited by someone who knows you,” Rachier stated.The most successful Gor Mahia chairman in terms of titles further divulged that the late Queen Elizabeth II was their leader.SDT awards Gor Mahia abandoned Vihiga Bullets match”We recently lost our head, Queen Elizabeth II; we prayed and honoured her.” Rachier rejected the notion that you must be rich to be a Mason, “Those are the things you need to correct; you will find the most ordinary people and people you never thought were Masons here – just enjoying themselves and talking about charity; helping people or also being helped.”Since coming out openly about his Mason membership, Rachier says he has gotten a lot of support from his fellow “brethren.” “They have been very supportive and are also willing to talk if need be.”Ambrose Rachier: In Free Masonry we keep secrets Also Ambrose Rachier: There’s many top judges and a lot of who is who in Kenya who are members of the Free Mason movement pic.twitter.com/Al9t5ckuEH— Gen. Lokirion HSC 🗝️ (@Lokirion001) October 1, 2022 Born and raised in the Anglican Church where his father Rev. Canon Hezron Rachier served, Rachier says being a Mason does not mean you don’t go to church.He was, nonetheless, quick to point out that they don’t pray in the name of Jesus, but “the grand architect of the universe (God).” ##NAJAVA_MECA_6686227##According to the United Grand Lodge of England, Freemasonry is one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world; its roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built cathedrals and castles. While Freemasonry is not itself a religion, all its members believe in a Supreme Being, or “Grand Architect of the Universe.” Gor Mahia out to reclaim league titleMembers come from many faiths except the Catholic Church which has condemned it.Rachier says that some of the most iconic buildings in Kenya including All Saints Cathedral and the State House, were built by Masons.
