Self-proclaimed prophet Prophet Kanyari found himself at the centre of an online conversation on Saturday after a light-hearted dance moment during his campaign stop in Mwiki, Gituamba, where he is drumming up support for his Kasarani parliamentary bid.
What was meant to be a routine campaign visit quickly shifted tone after a short interaction with residents turned into a dance moment that was widely shared across social media.
Campaign stop turns playful.
Kanyari was engaging residents in Mwiki through his usual mix of empowerment messaging and informal interactions when music and crowd energy set the stage for a spontaneous dance moment. He was seen stepping into the rhythm with a woman from the crowd, drawing cheers and laughter from those around.
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The brief exchange was not staged, but it quickly became the defining moment of the visit as phones went up and recordings spread online within minutes.
After the incident, he posted a caption downplaying his skills, saying:
“I’m not good at dancing.”
“Pastor Mwitu” and laughter online
Once the clip circulated, social media users reacted in their usual mix of humour and surprise, with the dance becoming the main talking point rather than the political message of the visit.
Some of the comments included:
“Mchungaji izi n Gani😂😂😂😂”
“Lakini Kanyari surely😮”
“Pastor Mwitu 😂😂”
“Kanyari was just enjoying, then boom ‘kumbe mimi ni pastor’😂😂😂”
“Na kimchezo utaona ako bunge”
The reactions showed a split between those treating the moment as harmless fun and others questioning the balance between his religious identity and political campaign behaviour.
Viral politics and public image
The Mwiki incident highlighted how quickly campaign moments can shift focus in the social media era, where a single clip can define an entire visit. While Kanyari’s team also highlighted empowerment efforts targeting women's groups and boda boda riders, the dance moment overshadowed those activities online.
Observers note that such viral interactions often shape public perception more strongly than speeches or policy messaging, especially in crowded political races like Kasarani.
For Kanyari, the dance moment has now become another addition to his highly publicised public image—one that blends entertainment, controversy and political ambition in equal measure as the campaign trail continues.
