Pastor Kanyari Laments Marion Naipei Is Still Battling Alcoholism Despite Being Ordained

In a revealing Sunday service on March 29, 2026, Pastor Victor Kanyari of the Salvation Healing Ministry opened up about the personal frustrations of mentoring social media personality Marion Naipei. Despite ordaining her for key church duties, the preacher admitted that steering the influencer away from her lifestyle choices has been an uphill battle.

“Like Taming a Wild Animal”

Addressing his congregation, Kanyari did not hold back in describing the difficulty of reforming the socialite. He compared the experience to “trying to tame a wild animal,” noting that while he feels a divine calling to transform lives, some individuals test the limits of pastoral patience.

The pastor revealed that Naipei had allegedly spent the previous Saturday night consuming alcohol, leading to her being noticeably absent or late for the early Sunday morning service. Kanyari described a recurring pattern where she arrives late and makes a dramatic entrance, drawing unnecessary attention from the pews.

Broken Promises and Visible Signs

The “Potter’s House” preacher expressed disappointment over what he termed as “contradictory actions.” While Naipei has reportedly assured the pastor that she has quit drinking, Kanyari claimed the physical signs tell a different story.

“I have been telling her to stop, but she tells me she has stopped, yet you can see her wiping her lips after drinking,” Kanyari told his followers.

Despite the setbacks and the public nature of her struggles, the controversial cleric reaffirmed his commitment to her spiritual growth, stating that his dedication to helping her change remains “unwavering” even if the process is grueling.

Naipei’s Stance on the Hanna Benta Drama

This internal church drama comes just days after Marion Naipei made headlines for her stern warning to TikToker Hanna Benta. Following the leak of Benta’s private videos, many netizens suggested she seek “refuge” and “cleansing” at Kanyari’s church—a path Naipei herself once took.

However, during a TikTok Live on March 24, 2026, Naipei rejected the idea, claiming the church is already “full” of rescued souls. She criticized Benta for previously portraying a “sinless” Christian image, contrasting it with her own past transparency.

“I also used to leak my private videos long ago, but I later quit,” Naipei remarked. “When my videos leaked, Hanna said she is a mother and could not do such things. Now she is the one doing it.”

As Kanyari continues his mission to reform Naipei, the public remains captivated by the intersection of Nairobi’s “street” culture and the pulpit, watching to see if the preacher’s “persistence” will finally lead to the transformation he seeks.