Controversial city preacher Victor Kanyari has categorically said that he cannot leave his house because of a hundred thousand shillings offering.
Kanyari speaking on a Sunday service sermon, told his congregants that he no longer responds to urgent calls involving small amounts of money, saying he has “moved to another level.”
He instead advised congregants that such contributions should instead be placed in the church offering box or handled during scheduled church services, rather than through personal summons.
“Nikiwa kwa nyumba huwezi nipigia simu uniambie nikujie elfu mia moja kanisani.Nitakwambia ngojea Sunday au weka hapo kwa Sanduku ya Sadaka. Nitoke kwa nyumba nikuje hapa kwa sababu ya elfu mia? Siwezi. Eti, Hello Pastor kuja mbio mbio kwa sababu ya elfu mia. Nimetoka kwa hio kiwango mungu amenibariki,” he said in a video seen by Tukio.
Kanyari explained that his lifestyle and expectations have changed over time, adding that he once lived a modest life but has since experienced significant transformation.
He recalled moments from his past, including times when he struggled financially and even used to sleep in his car, contrasting it with his current status.
According to him, his current position no longer allows him to operate the same way he did previously, emphasizing that his approach to financial requests has also evolved.
Kanyari is not new to controversies or rather the media,just over a month ago he had to publicly reject swirling claims that he is romantically involved with Marion Naipei, the social media personality who at the time was at the centre of intense online discussion after her videos went viral.
In a video message shared on his Facebook page while addressing members of his congregation, Kanyari strongly denied the romantic allegations, saying the claims were baseless and that his focus remains on his ministry and helping vulnerable people.
Speaking in a mix of Swahili and English, he asked why his name is continually dragged into controversy and made it clear that there is no romantic relationship between him and Naipei.
In his own words: “Eeh Kanyari ni kama analala na Naipei? Aaaii… mimi hata nguvu za kiume ziliisha zamani. Mimi hata sijui ni lini nishai kuwa na hizi feelings. I don’t have those feelings.”
He reiterated that his energy and attention are directed toward charity work and supporting the needy rather than pursuing relationships, underscoring his commitment to spiritual and humanitarian causes.