Women at Pastor Victor Kanyari’s Salvation Healing Ministry have turned against socialite Marion Naipei and want the constant drama between her and their pastor to stop. They say if there is any romance involved, the two should handle it away from the church pulpit and not turn Sunday services into public spectacles. ” Enda Koinange,” women at Kanyari’s church have ganged up against Socialite Marion Naipei.
During a recent service at the popular church in Nairobi, the ladies made their feelings known loud and clear. Some shouted that the back and forth should move to the bedroom instead of playing out in front of the congregation.
Others bluntly told Marion to “enda Koinange kama anasumbuliwa na kutu”, meaning she should take her issues to the streets rather than keep disrupting the house of worship. The strong reaction came after weeks of public episodes involving the controversial socialite and the well-known preacher.
Many long-time female members feel tired of watching their pastor spend so much time addressing or defending Marion during sermons. They remember how Kanyari welcomed her warmly not long ago, gave her money to start a business and even prayed for her in front of everyone.
Now that more women say enough is enough. They worry the situation harms the church image, especially as Kanyari eyes bigger roles, possibly in politics.
Marion Naipei gained massive online attention after personal videos leaked, and she became a topic of constant discussion. Pastor Kanyari stepped in publicly, offering help and a fresh start.
For a while it looked like a redemption story. Yet fresh incidents, including more leaked clips and her behaviour, have tested that patience. Churchgoers who once supported the outreach now feel it has gone too far and turned into something else entirely.
One woman spoke with clear annoyance. Saying, “Hakuna kitu sisi hatufanyi tutapambana naye sio hapa. Hizo vitu niza siri.” She said the church is not a place for ongoing personal entanglements.
Several others nodded and clapped in agreement as the message spread through the packed hall. Their main point stayed simple. Keep personal matters private and let the church focus on prayer, healing and teaching.
Kanyari built his ministry on bold preaching, miracles and direct engagement with everyday problems. His supporters expect him to lead strongly, not get pulled into endless side stories that dominate headlines.
For ordinary churchgoers in Nairobi the situation feels familiar. Many have seen similar patterns in other ministries where high-profile guests or relationships create divisions.
He once told the congregation he had grown tired of certain behaviours while still showing care for those seeking change. How he handles this new pressure from his core female members could shape the coming weeks at the ministry.
The episode also raises broader questions about celebrity culture inside Kenyan churches. Pastors with big platforms attract all kinds of people, including social media stars looking for second chances.
Supporters celebrate the outreach when it works but grow impatient when it brings repeated scandals. Women who form the backbone of many congregations often voice these frustrations first because they attend regularly and notice every shift.
Many believers pray the matter settles without further damage to the ministry or the people involved. In the end, most church members simply want a place to worship without wondering what fresh stories will dominate the next service.
