Drama broke out in Kayole, Nairobi, on Monday when a group of American preachers was attacked by angry residents during a religious crusade.
According to footage obtained by Newshub.co.ke, the preachers, who are part of an international religious movement, were pelted with stones by furious locals as they attempted to spread their message.
Despite being under police protection, the group faced hostility, indicating that they may have anticipated possible opposition.
Reports suggest that the cause of the unrest was their sermon, which focused on the belief that Jesus was Black. Their teachings appeared to anger some residents, leading to a violent backlash.
As tensions escalated, police were forced to intervene by firing tear gas to disperse the rowdy crowd.
The preachers, along with their Kenyan counterparts, were forced to flee, with some sustaining injuries during the confrontation.
Following the attack, members of the religious group strongly condemned the violence, expressing dismay that they were assaulted for merely preaching their faith.
One of the preachers lamented the incident, pointing out that one of their members had been struck in the face with a stone and suffered injuries.
“If you look at this brother, you can see where he was hit. He was injured simply for preaching the word of God and teaching that Jesus Christ looks like them—Black,” one of the preachers said.
Their leader spoke out even more forcefully, stating that he had noticed widespread rejection of the idea that Jesus was Black.
He emphasized how their message had sparked strong opposition from both churchgoers and members of the public.
“We went to a church to spread the word of God. The moment we mentioned that Jesus was Black, the congregation became furious,” the leader recounted.
“We were just preaching the truth, but they became so enraged that they started throwing stones at us. And why?
Because many people in Kenya have been conditioned to hate themselves, hate their skin, and reject anything Black. This is because of the influence of European colonization,” he added.
However, a closer look into the history of the religious group reveals that they have been the subject of controversy for years due to their radical teachings.
The movement, founded in 2003, preaches that Black, Hispanic, and Native American people are the true descendants of the biblical Israelites.
Their doctrine has faced criticism from mainstream Christian groups, particularly because they refer to white people as “Esau,” a belief that has led some to label them as extremists.
Additionally, reports indicate that the group has been involved in previous confrontations during their street preaching, often clashing with other religious groups and members of the public.
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