TikToker Manzi wa Mombasa has revealed that she has stopped attending the church led by preacher Victor Kanyari, saying her presence had drawn criticism towards him.

In a video circulating widely on TikTok, she addressed the situation directly.

“Umekuwa ukitukanwa kwa sababu yetu, kanisa yako inaitwa club. Instead of you being insulted because of me, let me just leave.”
                                   Manzi wa Mombasa // Instagram
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Background to Their Association

Manzi wa Mombasa had previously been closely linked to Kanyari’s ministry, where she was among individuals he publicly supported.
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Reports indicate that the preacher assisted her during a difficult period, including helping her stabilise her finances and supporting her small-business efforts.

Their relationship had been framed as mentorship, with the TikToker openly expressing gratitude.
“You have been my destiny helper… I have never slept hungry,” she said in an earlier statement.

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Online Reactions and Comments (TikTok)

Her announcement has triggered mixed reactions on TikTok, with users sharing varied views in the comment sections of the viral clip.
Some users supported her decision:
@QueenVee254:“At least she’s being honest and protecting him.”
@Brian_ke:“Walking away sometimes is the best thing you can do.”
Others questioned the situation:
@Sharon254:“Why was the church being called a club in the first place?”@KelvinWaNairobi:“This whole thing was bound to attract attention.”

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A section of users also commented on the intersection of religion and public life:
@FaithMutheu:“Church and social media fame don’t mix easily.”
@Otis_Ke:“People are watching everything these days.”
Manzi wa Mombasa // Instagram

Related Debate: “I Left Church, Not God”

The conversation comes amid wider commentary on faith among young Kenyans. In April, comedian and radio presenter Dr Ofweneke sparked debate after criticising a commonly used modern faith phrase.

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He took issue with the statement “I left church, but I didn’t leave God,” which is often used by younger people distancing themselves from organised religion.

“I left church, not God, which is a demonic ideology,” he said.