Kenyans are once again displeased by Pastor Victor Kanyari’s trending live TikTok video where he was receiving CDs from a fan.
Pastor Kanyari, who joined TikTok platform on April 04, 2024, has been trending and receiving gifts from his fans. However, this time round, a female fan decided to give him condoms. To the surprise of many Kenyans, the pastor graciously received the gifts.
Faith M Peters, a TikTok influencer, handed the scandal-ridden preacher three presents, including a pack of condoms, before expressing her love for him publicly. This happened on Sunday, May 19, when Pastor Kanyari’s church was filled with TikTokers as they termed him as the TikTok “president.”
Faith then disclosed that she had a vision of herself and Kanyari having a lavish wedding celebration. She boldly told the pastor that she is aware many Kenyan ladies are after him, and insisted that he should use protection but not reject them.
Faith, who left the congregation in stitches of amusement, told the pastor to stop suffering for she is fertile and could give him more kids.
Much to the surprise of Kenyans, Pastor Kanyari positioned himself beside Faith, assertively holding the presents as he blushed.
Which TikTokers and Musicians Criticized Pastor Kanyari?
Lydia Wanjiru, a Kenyan TikToker, emphasized that content creators should respect the God’s Altar. Lydia, in a TikTok video, questioned Pastor Kanyari’s followers and why they are still following him calling him their leader. She termed the followers as people who are already brainwashed and should be disciplined.
Lydia Wanjiru TikTok clip criticizing Pastor Kanyari.
Another TikToker, Peter Kioi, advised Kanyari to value himself as a pastor and set boundaries with his online fans to ensure that his church is respected. He reminded him that, being a man of God, he should avoid flirting with women and should fear God. Other TikTokers like Big Daddy, Mali Safi and Nyako rebuked Kanyari for his association with women and advised him to stay away from them before they damage his reputation.
Nadia Mukami, a Kenyan Singer and Songwriter, took the action seriously and publicly criticized the pastor’s video. Nadia insisted that content creation should have limits. She described the “clip” as cringe and inappropriate for a pastor. She expressed her concerns through her instagram stories which read as follows:
“That PST Kanyari video is cringe!! Kuna limits ya madhabahu. (There are limits for the altar.) Hii content creation iwe na mipaka jameni! (This content creation should have limits.) If not for the respect of the church and our religion, but for the fear of God. Madhabahu hayachezewi. (The altar should not be disrespected.)”
Nadia Mukami who has criticized Pastor Kanyari’s video.
Nadia’s comments indicate an increasing worry among Kenyans regarding the actions of the pastor since he joined TikTok.
Elvis Oniango, decided to take further action and wrote a letter to the Kenya Film Classification Board and Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government. He complained that the pastor’s behaviour on TikTok undermines public morality and is not appropriate for young viewers.
He urged KFCB to investigate the pastor’s TikTok content, regulate church activities, monitor online conduct and provide clear guidelines and enforce compliance.
He said that addressing Pastor Kanyari’s issues will be important in maintaining the integrity of religious institutions and protecting the moral welfare of the society. Both the KFCB and Ministry of Interior Coordination of National Government are yet to respond.
