Pastor Kanyari Offers Female Congregant KSh5,000 After Criticising Her Church Outfit

Salvation Healing Ministry founder Pastor Victor Kanyari has offered to give a female congregant KSh5,000 to buy new clothes after publicly questioning her choice of outfit during a Sunday church service.

The televangelist expressed surprise at the woman’s dressing during the November 8, 2026 service, saying the clothes she had worn were inappropriate for a place of worship.

Kanyari appeared particularly concerned about the congregant’s biker shorts, which he likened to swimming attire. He questioned who had advised her that such clothing was suitable for attending church.

“Ah, I am surprised. What outfit is this that you have decided to wear to church? Who told you this is how we dress up in church? Please, no, these are not church outfits. These outfits you have clearly look like swimming costumes,” he said.

Kanyari Offers Money for New Church Clothes

The preacher went on to single out the woman’s biker shorts, insisting that they were designed for swimming rather than church services.

He wondered whether her choice of clothing meant she did not have other outfits suitable for attending worship services.

Kanyari then offered to give her KSh5,000 to purchase what he considered more appropriate church clothes, saying he was willing to help after discovering that she apparently lacked suitable outfits.

“Yes, that biker short is for swimming. So that means you do not have church clothes? Oh no. If that is the case, then I will give you Ksh5,000 so you can buy proper church outfits. I am shocked that you do not have church clothes,” he stated.

Kanyari Asks Congregant to Show Off Her Outfit

The televangelist subsequently asked the woman to turn around so that other congregants could see what she was wearing before instructing her to return to her seat.

He assured her that she would receive the money, explaining that he enjoyed supporting people whenever he got an opportunity.

“Please turn the other way so people can see how you are dressed. Go and sit down and you will get the money. I like to support people when I have a chance,” he said.