Controversial Kenyan Preacher Pastor Victor Kanyari Rejects Divine Calling While Detailing Million-Shilling Miracle Revenue Schemes

Controversial preacher Victor Kanyari reveals his ministry was inspired by material gifts and details how his prayer schemes earned millions monthly.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 21, 2026, 7:47 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from TUKO

Economic Aspirations Behind the Clerical Robe

The controversial religious figure Pastor Victor Kanyari has dismantled the traditional narrative of divine intervention as a prerequisite for ministry. In a recent address to his congregation, Kanyari clarified that his decision to establish a church was a pragmatic response to the material benefits he observed within his own family. According to Kanyari, he was enticed by the constant flow of domestic goods and food items provided to his mother, Prophetess Lucy Nduta, by her followers, leading him to view the pastorate as a viable career path for securing resources without traditional labor.

The Financial Mechanics of Miracle Commissions

During a candid reflection on his professional history, the preacher revisited the logistics of his infamous prayer request system that first drew national scrutiny over a decade ago. Kanyari claimed that during the height of these operations, his ministry was collecting roughly KSh 1 million on a daily basis from individuals seeking spiritual intervention. He suggested that the small individual amounts requested made the payments feel accessible to the public, allowing him to accumulate vast wealth over a four-year period despite subsequent media exposures and the collapse of his personal marriage.

Personal History and Failed Business Ventures

Beyond his ecclesiastical activities, Kanyari shared details of his past involvement in regional trade, funded by a substantial gift from a previous personal relationship. He recounted receiving KSh 500,000 from a former partner, which he attempted to leverage into a cross-border pineapple importation business between Uganda and Kenya. This venture ultimately proved unsuccessful after a mechanical failure of his transport vehicle led to the loss of his entire inventory, illustrating a history of high-stakes financial movements outside of his primary religious operations.