Controversial Kenyan preacher Pastor Victor Kanyari has opened up about a surprising chapter of his past, revealing that a wealthy older woman once played a key role in helping him rebuild his life with a substantial cash gift.
Speaking during a church session, the Salvation Healing Ministries leader recalled a time when he was going through financial struggles and was supported by a woman he described as a “sponsor.”
According to him, the relationship eventually came to an end, but the woman left him with a parting gift that he says he will never forget.
Kanyari told his congregation that the woman gave him Sh500,000, a gesture he described as generous and life-changing at the time.
“She was a good sugar mummy because when we were parting ways, she gave me Sh500,000. I went to Uganda to bring pineapples. But by bad luck, the bus we were using broke down on the road, and I was asleep. When I woke up, I found people eating pineapples. I wondered if there was a pineapple plantation around, only to discover they were eating my pineapples, and that is how my business flopped,” he revealed.
“I believe in money so much. There is a place I went to and greeted people, and they did not respond. I told my team to take goodies there, now, I went there, and they were all waving at me. Look for money, stop being silly. Stop making noise for people,” he added.
Rather than spending the money on personal luxuries, the preacher said he decided to invest the cash in a business venture.
He travelled to Uganda hoping to start a small trade by importing pineapples to sell in Kenya, believing the venture would give him a stable income.
However, the plan did not go as expected.
Kanyari narrated that the pineapples were being transported by bus back to Kenya when an unfortunate incident occurred.
During the journey, the vehicle developed mechanical problems and stopped along the road.
While he was asleep, passengers allegedly began helping themselves to the fruit he had bought for resale.
By the time he realised what was happening, most of the pineapples had already been eaten by travellers and people around the area.
The unexpected loss effectively wiped out the business before it even began, leaving him without the capital he had invested.
Despite the setback, the preacher said the experience taught him valuable lessons about money, perseverance and the unpredictable nature of business.
During the same talk, Kanyari stressed that financial stability often influences how people are treated in society.
He told his audience that respect sometimes comes with financial success, urging people to work hard and pursue opportunities rather than remaining idle.
According to him, there were moments in his life when people ignored him until he returned with something to offer.
The preacher said such experiences reinforced his belief that financial empowerment can change how individuals are perceived and treated.
Kanyari’s remarks quickly sparked mixed reactions online.
Some Kenyans found the story humorous and relatable, especially the unusual way the pineapple business collapsed, while others debated the preacher’s candid admission about having a wealthy sponsor.
Over the years, the outspoken televangelist has often made headlines for controversial statements and revelations about his personal life and ministry.
From his famous “Sh310” church offering campaigns to public discussions about wealth and faith, Kanyari has remained one of the most talked-about religious figures in Kenya.
His latest confession adds another unusual story to the list, a tale of generosity, risky business ambitions, and a pineapple venture that ended in one of the most unexpected ways.
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