A pastor confesses to using Elianto oil to swindle church members, and the admission shocked viewers who watched the interview on Blossom Diaspora Media. The man who once led a congregation near the bypass in Kenya sat down for a candid talk on BDM TV, based in Kasarani, spilling details about tricks he pulled to get money from people who trusted him as a spiritual guide.
He described grabbing ordinary Elianto cooking oil from the shelf, pouring it into small bottles and calling it ‘holy anointing oil’ during services. Congregants believed it carried power to chase demons, heal sickness or break curses, all while they knew the truth.
“I was using Elianto cooking oil as anointing oil in church,” a pastor reveals, admitting how he used the word of God to swindle people out of their hard-earned money. Watch the interview.
He added, “When I begin to pray, I will begin by saying the spirit of the lord is showing me. I know it’s a lie. But again, you know that the office must be paid, and I also need money. Every demon that is coming out must have a price tag. Others pay up to 40,000 for demons. Unaangalia mtu anateseka sana hana hata kazi anatoa Sh500.”
“I told everybody in that church that you must skip this rope to get out of all your problems, curses, and demons, among others. To skip the rope is Sh1000. I remove my jacket and toss it, and nobody is going to remain standing. Nimekoroga wote. People will believe in a lie, thinking it is true,” he added.
The man of God continued in his interview, saying, “Na kama mtu hana pesa nini ingine anaweza leta. People will sell their utensils to give money to me. For me, what I need is money. I was doing another ministry, but not that of Jesus Christ.” The pastor was appearing on Blossom Diaspora Media (BDM TV, based in Kasarani) in an interview.
He explained his routine in plain words. When prayer time came, he would start by saying the spirit of the Lord was showing him something even though he admitted it was made up. He targeted folks he saw struggling with no job, looking worn out, and convinced them every evil spirit leaving needed payment.
Some handed over forty thousand shillings for what they called ‘deliverance’, while others scraped together five hundred from empty pockets. One popular stunt involved a skipping rope; he told everyone to jump over for one thousand shillings to clear problems, curses, and demons all at once.
He removed his jacket, tossed it around, and watched people fall, believing the power knocked them down.
The pastor went further, saying if someone showed up broke, they found other ways to pay, selling utensils, household items or whatever they owned just to give him cash.
For him, the goal stayed simple: money to cover church rent, his needs, and his lifestyle. He referred to the entire operation as another ministry, not that of Jesus Christ. He came from the Jesus is Coming Church (JCC) background and started his own spot, then divorced his first wife and remarried months later, which added layers to the story people discussed online after the clip spread.
BDM TV shared the interview, and it went fast on platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram, drawing thousands of views, comments, and shares.
People reacted strongly. Some people called him shameless for taking advantage of desperate believers. Others expressed relief that he had finally acknowledged the issue and could potentially warn others to prevent further harm.
Some people said that these stories are very common in Kenya, where flashy pastors promise miracles for money and regular people give up basic needs in the hopes of getting ahead.
The Elianto detail hit extra because that brand sits in most kitchens; cheap everyday oil was turned into something sold as sacred.
Churchgoers in many places know the pressure to give big for blessings or special oils, seeds or ropes that promise freedom from hardship. This confession humanises the practice, prompting people to question the identity of the preacher.
The pastor spoke without holding back about the lies, the prices, the falls and the money flowing in while he laughed inside at how easy belief made it. He never named his old church beyond the bypass mention or gave exact dates, but the details painted a clear picture of manipulation dressed as ministry.
Conversations online turned to bigger questions about trust in spiritual leaders’ oversight for new churches and how vulnerable people stay when life gets tough.
Some individuals shared their experiences of giving excessively and experiencing no change, while others stood up for genuine pastors, arguing that a single negative influence can negatively impact the entire group. Blossom Diaspora Media, known for testimonies and faith talks, gave him the platform to air it all, perhaps hoping exposure brings change or at least awareness.
The clip keeps circulating today with people tagging friends, saying, ‘Watch this before you give again.’ It serves as a stark reminder that not every voice claiming divine insight is trustworthy.
The pastor who spoke out said the words too late, but they hit hard, reminding everyone that money and faith can be dangerous when one person has all the power.
Kenyans pay close attention to these stories because the church affects so many people, and when trust is broken, it hurts a lot.
This confession from a man who was once anointed with kitchen oil leaves plenty thinking twice about the next special offering or miracle promise.
