- Nairobi Baptist Church has suspended Rev. Munengi Mulandi over claims of sexually assaulting young male members.
- He reportedly admitted to the allegations, calling his actions “therapeutic.”
- Church elders officially ended his role on June 1, 2025.
- A church-wide meeting is scheduled for August 17 to address the issue with members.
A top male pastor from Nairobi Baptist Church has been suspended after serious allegations surfaced, accusing him of preying on young male congregants. Reverend Munengi Mulandi is said to have admitted to the accusations when confronted, bizarrely claiming that these actions served him as “therapy.”
The news shook the church community, leading the elders to quickly remove him from his duties. What was once whispered in corners is now out in the open—and the damage is undeniable.
In an official release dated August 3, the Church’s Elders Council confirmed that Mulandi’s role had been terminated as of June 1, 2025. The statement emphasised that the decision followed a thorough review of his conduct, which was found to contradict biblical expectations and the pastoral calling.
“We stand for righteousness,” the statement reads. “As a church, we must walk in truth and accountability.”
Despite the strong words, some members believe this response came too late.
A storm is brewing within the church as members prepare for a special meeting on August 17 to openly address the issue. Scheduled for 1:30 PM after Sunday service, this gathering could mark a turning point—or deepen frustrations.
Critics argue that the leadership may have ignored earlier warning signs. One member revealed that the scandal unravelled after a victim secretly recorded a heated exchange, leading to other survivors stepping forward.
“He told the elders it’s true and said it helps him. Then he just quit,” said a visibly upset churchgoer.
With a legacy spanning back to the 1950s, Nairobi Baptist Church has long held a respected place among Kenya’s evangelical churches. Now, it faces one of its biggest moral and image crises.
As of publishing time, Rev. Mulandi has not released any personal response or public comment.
Just weeks earlier, former students from Alliance Girls High School held a peaceful protest, urging authorities to arrest a long-serving teacher and Christian Union patron, Peter Ayiro. Investigations by Africa Uncensored detailed how Ayiro allegedly groomed, manipulated, and touched female students inappropriately, sometimes even after graduation.
He used religion as a cover, praising girls for being spiritually special, gaining their trust, then abusing it.
Shockingly, attempts were reportedly made to block investigations through legal channels. His father, also a church leader, has remained silent, prompting nationwide anger over the cover-up culture in both church and academic institutions.
In March 2025, another case emerged from Christ Impact Ministries in Ruiru. A pastor, Peter Kimondo Baragu, was accused of sexually abusing boys and fellow pastors. The scandal sparked outrage, with youth-led protesters nicknamed the “TikTok High Court”—storming the Sunday service.
Stones flew, instruments were smashed, and emotions boiled over. Protesters accused the church of turning a blind eye, despite clear signs and multiple warnings. Days later, Baragu was taken to court, facing rape charges. His alleged victim, a tuk-tuk driver, gave a disturbing account of the police abuse.
These repeated cases show something more serious than isolated incidents; they point to a crisis of silence, cover-ups, and unchecked power. The church, which should be a place of healing, is slowly becoming a crime scene for some.
Church leaders are now under pressure not just to act but to protect, to confess, and to change.
