Reverend Michael Watenga at Timba XO club, Eldoret/SCREENGRABA viral video of Anglican church of Kenya priest Michael Watenga unexpectedly entering a popular club owned by a politician along the Eldoret - Nakuru highway has set social media ablaze.
The move drew mixed reactions from Kenyans amused, shocked, and intrigued by the unusual scene.
The TikTok clip, which has garnered a huge sum of likes and comments, shows the cleric making a dramatic entrance into the lively nightclub, instantly becoming the talk of the online community.
In the short video, the priest is seen confidently walking into the packed club dressed in full clerical attire, flanked by club hostesses.
Revellers, who were engrossed in dancing and enjoying the booming music, momentarily paused as the priest took centre stage.
Event organisers quickly acknowledged him, with an MC and one of the hostesses lifting a sign reading, “Padre Michael in the house.”
Despite the thumping music and the electric party atmosphere, the priest proceeded to deliver a brief spiritual message, stirring excitement among the crowd.
After the unusual visit, the priest posted the video on his social media page, captioning it:
“The best club in reception and all other. God bless the management for the kindness and love towards me! Am just a humble servant of God,” ending with a heart emoji.
The clip triggered a wave of reactions as Kenyans flocked online to express disbelief, humour, criticism, and admiration.
One user, Enri, jokingly wrote, “Kidogo nidhani ni net inasumbua,” (For a moment I thought it was the network acting up) suggesting the clip looked unbelievable at first glance.
Another, Derrick Kijana, defended the priest’s bold move, writing:
“It’s said, go to where they are… who said they must be in church? Well done, padre.”
Others expressed pure amusement. Meetlindah commented, “Wahenga hawaamini,” with a laughing emoji.
Still, not everyone approved. User Njuklai bluntly stated, “This is not right.”
But many others praised the priest’s willingness to take his ministry beyond traditional spaces.
Junior Kering remarked: “Huyu ndio anajua kazi ya Mungu… wacha wale hawataki kuhubiria walevi.” (This one truly knows God's work—let those who refuse to preach to drunkards step aside.)
Syvinsage joined in on the humour, posting, “Lazima walevi wote mrudi kanisa sasa,” while Kay K delivered a clever pun: “Amekuja na MsalaBAR,” merging msalaba (cross) with bar.
Another group of commenters played with the Swahili word for priest—kasisi—with KDB, Abby Mish, and Zege Omar writing: “Huyu amekua Ka-sisi.” (He has become like us)
Overall, the video has has undeniably left Kenyans talking—once again proving
that in Kenya, nothing goes unnoticed, especially when faith walks into the
club.
