‘Nimeokoka’-Marion Naipei Joins Pastor Kanyari’s Fold After Viral Scandal

In a dramatic shift from public scrutiny to the pulpit, Marion Naipei has officially announced her transition into a life of faith, declaring her salvation during a service at Pastor Victor Kanyari’s Salvation and Healing Ministry on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

The move comes in the wake of a highly controversial and viral video involving Naipei at a Nairobi entertainment spot, an incident she now categorizes as a regrettable “mistake.” Addressing the congregation, a visibly moved Naipei revealed that she had found a sense of peace since first visiting the church the previous Wednesday, stating that while she was previously not “born again,” the prayers she received had fundamentally altered her life’s direction.

“From today, I will be a member of this church,” she affirmed, signaling an end to her recent period of public vulnerability.

The service was marked by the flamboyant and characteristic energy of Pastor Kanyari, who enthusiastically welcomed Naipei as his “new sweetheart” and “my girl.” Introducing her to the worshippers, Kanyari did not shy away from the spotlight, jokingly suggesting that Naipei was the one “preaching” during the main service. He praised her for her confidence and resilience amidst the social media storm, referring to the two of them as the “celebrities of tomorrow.”

The self-proclaimed prophet also took the opportunity to address circulating rumors regarding his motives for helping the young woman, clarifying that it was his personal assistant who first alerted him to her viral video, prompting him to reach out with a message of compassion rather than judgment.

This spiritual milestone follows a significant act of financial support earlier in the week. On Wednesday, January 21, Kanyari publicly gifted Naipei Ksh 50,000, a gesture he described as a “blessing” and a “turning point” meant to help her rebuild her life. By combining financial aid with a public platform for her “testimony,” Kanyari has positioned himself as a mentor and protector to Naipei, even as he continues to lean into his own controversial “celebrity” status. As Naipei settles into her new role as a church member, the narrative around her has shifted from one of scandal to a story of institutional redemption—one orchestrated under the watchful and often polarizing eye of Pastor Kanyari.