Pastor Kanyari Catch Driver Syphoning Fuel From Charity Bus

E. Njeri E. Njeri — October 14, 2026

Pastor Victor Kanyari confronted his driver and two other men beside a foundation bus in Nairobi on October 14, 2026, after catching them syphoning fuel. The driver had already taken KSh 10 000, which he was forced to return on the spot as the charity vehicle sat exposed in the dusty yard.

The blue and white bus carried bold lettering for the Hon. Dr Victor Kanyari Foundation and the Kasarani 2027 campaign. Yellow jerrycans stood nearby. One man sat on the ground in a white vest while others gathered close.

Kanyari stood among them and directed the recovery of the money. The driver handed back the KSh 10 000 he had pocketed. The two companions faced the same hard questions under the afternoon sun.

Crowds formed quickly around the scene. Voices rose as the confrontation continued. The bus serves community transport and rescue work for people in Kasarani who need help with medical trips, funerals, or emergencies.

Fuel meant for those free services had been drained instead. Kanyari’s team recovered the cash before the men could leave.

Online posts spread the footage within hours. Viewers watched the driver and the two men under pressure. Some called for immediate dismissal. Others argued the men might deserve another chance if they repaid everything.

How did Pastor Kanyari catch the fuel thieves in the act?

Pastor Kanyari caught the fuel thieves in the act by arriving at the yard while the driver and two companions were still syphoning from the charity bus on October 14, 2026. The vehicle bore clear markings for the Victor Kanyari Foundation and the Kasarani parliamentary bid.

A yellow jerrycan sat on the ground as the group worked. Kanyari and those with him stopped the process at once. The driver admitted to taking KSh 10 000 and returned the cash under direct pressure.

The two other men remained at the scene while the confrontation played out in full view of bystanders and cameras. The recovery happened before any of the three could walk away with the stolen fuel or the money.

What is the role of the charity bus in Kanyari’s foundation work?

The charity bus in Kanyari’s foundation work provides free transport and fuel support for Kasarani residents facing illness, funerals, or sudden emergencies as part of the pastor’s community programmes ahead of the 2027 election.

The same vehicle carries the foundation name and campaign branding. It has featured in earlier launches of rescue fleets meant to serve constituents without charge. The fuel theft therefore struck at resources set aside for public help rather than private use.

Kanyari has used similar vehicles to offer practical aid while building his political profile in the constituency. The October 14 incident left the bus still operational after the money returned, yet it raised fresh questions about staff oversight on foundation assets.

The dusty yard remained busy after the money changed hands. Kanyari continued speaking to the group while the bus stood behind them. Foundation supporters in branded shirts watched every exchange.

The recovered KSh 10 000 went back into the operation that keeps the vehicle ready for community calls. No formal police report surfaced in the immediate posts, yet the public video made the details plain. The driver and the two men left the scene under the weight of the discovery.