Pastor Victor Kanyari has sparked conversation online after opening up about his past experiences during a church service, in remarks that were later shared on his Instagram account.
Speaking to his congregation, Kanyari reflected on his younger years and described some of the choices and experiences he says shaped his life before becoming known as a preacher.
Speaking to his congregation, Kanyari reflected on his younger years and described some of the choices and experiences he says shaped his life before becoming known as a preacher.
He began his remarks with a broad statement about his past, telling worshippers that he had gone through many experiences while living in Kenya.
“Mimi nayo hakuna dawa sijatumia, hakuna kitu sijafanya hii Kenya.”
“Mimi nayo hakuna dawa sijatumia, hakuna kitu sijafanya hii Kenya.”
As members of the congregation listened, Kanyari continued with his account and clarified that there were substances he said he had never used.
“Glue sijawai vuta na sigara.”
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The preacher then turned to his upbringing and spoke about life in Loitoktok, where he said cannabis use appeared common among people around him at the time.
“Kwanza kwetu Loitokitok kila mtu ni mvuta bangi mostly.”
Kanyari also recalled his early days after relocating to Nairobi. Adapting to life in the city came with changes in environment and routines.
I lived in Komarock and claimed that moving across different estates was sometimes necessary depending on where people wanted to go.
“Nilipokuja Nairobi nilikosa mahali inauzangwa, tulikuwa tunakaa Komarock, so ukitaka lazima ungeteremka Kayole uende Soweto.”
Throughout the sermon, Kanyari framed his comments as part of his personal testimony and reflections on his life journey.
The clip attracted reactions online after being posted on Instagram, with followers sharing mixed responses in the comments section.
Some viewed the remarks as an unusually open account of his past, while others focused on the broader message of change and personal transformation.
Some viewed the remarks as an unusually open account of his past, while others focused on the broader message of change and personal transformation.
Kanyari did not provide timelines for the experiences he described during the service. Instead, he presented the account as part of the story of his life before entering ministry and becoming a public religious figure.
