Reverend Lucy Natasha Announces Permanent Closure Of Popular Nairobi Church

City preacher Reverend Lucy Natasha, popularly known as “Mama Oracle,” has clarified the future of her Empowerment Christian Church (ECC) following days of speculation among her congregants. In a detailed statement released on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the gospel minister confirmed that the church’s physical sanctuary at the junction of Moi Avenue and Biashara Street has been closed permanently.

The decision comes after the expiration of a five-year lease at the Biashara Plaza rooftop, a venue that had become a landmark for her Nairobi ministry. While an initial announcement on Sunday had hinted at a temporary hiatus, Natasha’s latest update reveals a deliberate shift in the ministry’s trajectory toward permanent ownership.

A Strategic Move Toward Ownership

Natasha described the closure as a “strategic and forward-looking” step designed to transition the ministry from a tenant status to a property owner. She revealed an ambitious vision for the next chapter of ECC, which includes the acquisition of land to host a dedicated church sanctuary, a television ministry, and a school.

“This step is about ownership, legacy, and long-term impact,” Natasha explained. “As a ministry, we are trusting God to secure our own permanent place… It is the beginning of something greater.”

The Digital Shift and Global Reach

Reassuring her followers that the lack of a physical building does not equate to a pause in worship, Natasha emphasized the strength of her digital presence. She noted that ECC’s global digital church currently reaches over 10 million people worldwide, and services will continue seamlessly via online platforms.

“ECC is more than a building,” she asserted, adding that the ministry’s outreach programs and compassion initiatives remain fully operational.

She encouraged her “sons and daughters” and ministry partners to remain united during this transition, even inviting those who felt led to partner with the ministry as they fundraise for their own land.

Addressing the Rumor Mill

The permanent closure of such a high-profile church in the heart of the CBD naturally sparked a wave of online reactions and rumors. Addressing the chatter, Natasha took a firm but graceful stance against misinformation.

“To those spreading falsehoods, I choose forgiveness,” she wrote, urging her supporters to ignore the noise and focus on the “next level” of the ministry’s evolution.

As social media continues to react to the news, Natasha remains focused on the transition, framing the exit from Biashara Plaza not as an end, but as a necessary step toward establishing a permanent headquarters for her global brand.