Bishop Ben Kiengei has denied allegations that he misused money raised for the family of the late Kaluma Boy, saying he neither authorised nor personally handled any funds from the campaign.

Kiengei addressed the allegations in a Facebook post on Monday, August 17, after claims circulated online that he had played a role in the handling of approximately KSh17 million raised for the family.
The bishop said his involvement was limited to mobilisation and following up on the support promised to the family.
“I did not authorise or touch any financial transactions concerning the Kaluma Boy fundraiser,” Kiengei said.
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Kiengei Names Two TikTokers

In his response, Kiengei pointed to two TikTokers, Njeru Mutugi and Mr Mwangi Jeremiah, whom he identified as the recipients of the funds.
Bishop Ben Kiengei // Facebook
According to Kiengei, Mutugi served as chairman of the fundraising initiative, while Jeremiah was also involved in receiving the money.
The bishop claimed the two later went silent, raising questions over the whereabouts of the funds.
Kiengei questioned who ultimately collected the KSh17 million and how the money was handled.

Questions Over Construction Support

Kiengei also raised questions about assistance that had been offered for the family's construction work.
He said some contributors had honoured their pledges, pointing to Doc Maina Shamata, who bought tiles for the project.
He also said PS Hon Wachira provided electricity support.
Kaluma Boy and mother // Facebook
The bishop questioned why some offers of free construction assistance were allegedly turned down while money had been raised for the project.
“If there was free help available for construction, why was it rejected?” Kiengei questioned.
Family Disputes and Posho Mill
The bishop also disputed claims made by Mama Kaluma regarding access to food and the family's farm, dismissing them as false.
He added that the posho mill, a grain milling machine donated to the family, remains on church premises and that the family, including a person he referred to as "idle Kaluma," has not engaged with it.
Kiengei further noted a contradiction within the family itself: the mother is reportedly requesting a refund of money, while the sister wants the house construction completed.
He also accused the family's sons of neglecting responsibilities they had been assigned as part of the fundraising and awareness effort.
The bishop said he would issue a formal statement addressing specific allegations made by MC Chris Kirubi Junior, and that an organisation identified as Mofarm would separately release a comprehensive statement on the matter.
He closed his post with the Swahili phrase "Askofu asipakwe uchafu," loosely meaning a bishop should not be smeared with filth.