Pastor Victor Kanyari has sparked considerable controversy with his online actions, stretching the boundaries of what many deem appropriate for a religious leader. Some Kenyans even think Kanyari is being used by the devil to confuse the church. "Pastor Kanyari is a thorn in the flesh of the church of christ," Apostle Mwema Holyson
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Condoms in Church

During a Sunday service, a female TikToker named Faith M Peters presented Pastor Kanyari with unexpected gifts: a packet of condoms, panty liners, and Arimis petroleum jelly.
Kanyari accepted the gifts and unwrapped them on the pulpit, sparking mixed reactions from the congregation and online viewers.
When questioned about her choice of gifts, the single mother of two defended her actions, stating that her love for Pastor Kanyari was genuine and that her intentions were misunderstood.
She explained that the controversial gifts were intended to raise awareness about safe intercourse, highlighting the challenges pastors face in purchasing such items due to fear of judgment.
To the surprise of many, she openly declared her love for the pastor, who became single after divorcing his ex-wife Betty Bayo.
"I love Pastor Kanyari. I will always love him. He's my daddy... He's so real. He speaks the truth... I have a date set for our wedding. I want him so bad. He's my father, spiritual father, and I want him to be my husband."


Kanyari's controversial exorcism

The second incident that caused a stir involved an attempted exorcism. Kanyari bizarrely addressed the topic of sexuality when he tried to 'change' a gay TikToker named Mpenzi Chokuu.
The exorcism was an unconventional blend of religious proclamations and military terminology. Kanyari's shouts of words like "fire!" and references to grenades and machine guns left many viewers perplexed.
While some found the performance entertaining, others were offended, viewing it as a disrespectful approach to a serious topic.
Numerous Kenyans have voiced their discontent, accusing controversial pastor Kanyari of straying from his primary role of preaching and instead focusing on sensational content.


Pastor Kanyari's TikTok Ban

Despite advising against the use of TikTok among his church members, Kanyari has previously defended his presence on the platform.
The pastor, who has been active on TikTok for several weeks, clarified that his intention is not to pursue monetary gain but rather to connect with the youth.
He believes that many young people on TikTok are being led astray, and his mission is to reach out to them.
However, many Kenyans have expressed dissatisfaction, accusing him of deviating from his primary role of preaching and focusing on sensational content instead.
Amidst the numerous complaints, Ezekiel Mutua, the CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya, has announced plans to ban Pastor Kanyari from TikTok and initiate his arrest.