There was drama and tension on the morning of Sunday, July 13, at the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) in Kayole. Furious worshippers took a bold stand against the church leadership by locking the church gates and dumping ballast at the entrance to prevent anyone from entering the compound.
The members of the congregation, clearly angered and frustrated, accused the church leaders of poor management, misuse of church funds, and refusing to step down after years in office. They claimed that the leadership had overstayed their term and were making important decisions without consulting or involving the local church community.
According to eyewitnesses, the worshippers said they were tired of contributing to the church while the leaders failed to show any accountability. “We started this church when it was just a mabati structure.
We gave our money and our time to build it into a brick church, but now the leadership ignores us completely,” said Francis Mbichi, one of the members.
As a sign of protest, the angry congregants locked the church building and poured ballast around the entrance to make it completely inaccessible. They made it clear that no service or meeting would take place until the leadership addressed their concerns.
“They know how to ask for money every Sunday,” another congregant added, “but when we ask about how the money is used, they always claim the bank accounts are empty. This church has turned into a place where only a few individuals benefit while the rest of us are ignored.”
The worshippers demanded immediate elections to choose a new and transparent leadership. In addition, they called for the formation of a temporary committee that would take charge of overseeing church operations and conduct a full audit of the finances to determine where all the money from offerings had gone.
“This church is now more corrupt than even the government,” one protester boldly stated. “Every Sunday we’re just told to give money, but we never see any improvement or explanation. It’s all about money, not the Word of God.”
To show they were serious, the congregants summoned the current leaders and insisted they would not allow the church to reopen until their voices were heard and meaningful changes were made.
This incident in Kayole is not isolated. It brings to mind a similar situation that occurred in March, when members of another church—Christ Impact Church—reacted with outrage against a pastor accused of abusing young boys.
These incidents highlight growing concerns among faithful Christians who are demanding accountability, transparency, and moral integrity within church leadership across the country.
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