The Millicent Omanga anointing by Pastor Peter Manyuru moment has Kenyan social media in a spin, with videos of the event spreading fast across Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
It happened just days ago inside the Jesus Teaching Ministry church in Embakasi East. Millicent Omanga, better known to many as Mama Miradi, knelt in front of the altar while Apostle Peter Manyuru laid hands on her and prayed out loud.
He anointed her head with oil and declared she would take the Nairobi Woman Representative seat. The pastor spoke about guidance, strength and favour as she started her campaign journey. Supporters in the packed hall clapped and shouted amen.
For Omanga, the move looks like a clear bid for spiritual backing ahead of the race. She has been in politics for years and carries a strong name among certain voters in Nairobi.
Many remember her from earlier roles and her straight-talk style. Getting this public blessing from a well-known pastor could pull in churchgoers who see it as a sign she is chosen. But not everyone is cheering.
Pastor Peter Manyuru runs the JTM church and calls himself the Ororo Master. He has built a big following around prophecies, special prayer sessions and what he describes as a powerful anointing that opens doors and brings money.
In one of his own clips he says things like “money will flow like never before” under the Ororo power. That nickname comes up in all his promotions – come meet the Ororo Master for your miracle.
The problem is his past keeps popping up. Some old stories talk about the church charging for handkerchiefs and special oils that are supposed to work miracles. There was even a report years back saying prayers and blessings there came with a price tag.
More recently, a TikTok video claimed someone was paid to act out a fake drama just to draw bigger crowds. And way back, when he owned Nairobi Aviation College, rumours flew about personal scandals involving a student. Now fresh talk online says the controversial city pastor gets his powers from Nigeria, though no one has shown clear proof.
That Nigeria angle is what has many Kenyans side-eyeing the whole thing. One Facebook post that went viral used almost the exact words from the user’s tip and added the line about powers coming from across the border. Comments poured in fast.
Some wrote, “Anointing artificial hair instead of the real thing?” in a half-joke. Others asked straight out why a politician would tie herself to a man with so much baggage. A few defended it, saying every leader needs prayer and God can use anyone.
Right now the clips show Omanga looking serious and focused as the pastor speaks over her. One YouTube title even reads “FINALLY ANOINTED” in big letters. The video has racked up views in hours.
People are sharing it with their own takes – some calling it a smart political move, others saying it smells of desperation. In Kenya, mixing church and politics is nothing new.
Voters here often want leaders who show they fear God. But when the pastor has questions hanging over him, it turns into a double-edged sword.
Omanga has not yet given a long interview about the anointing. Her team has stayed quiet beyond the church clips. The race for Nairobi Woman Rep is still early but already heating up with several names floating around.
Whoever wins will represent a huge constituency full of women who care about jobs, safety and cost of living. If Omanga leans on this spiritual moment, she might pull votes from congregations across the city. Yet the online noise could stick and make some voters pause.
On the other side, Pastor Manyuru’s church continues its normal services. The Ororo branding is still front and centre in their posts. Supporters inside JTM say the man delivers real results and that critics are just jealous.
They point to packed halls and testimonies of changed lives. Detractors keep bringing up the old stories and wonder why politicians keep showing up there.
It all boils down to trust. Kenyans have seen plenty of pastors and politicians team up before. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it blows up once the cameras leave.
For now, the anointing of Millicent Omanga has everyone watching. Will it give her the edge she needs? Or will the questions about the Ororo Master and those Nigerian whispers turn into a headache that follows her all the way to the ballot?
The next few weeks will tell. More videos might drop, more comments will fly, and maybe Omanga will speak directly about why she chose that altar on that day. In the meantime, Nairobi politics just got another layer of drama. One thing is sure – people are paying attention, and the woman’s rep seat has never looked more interesting.
