This archive report was first published on 29 July 2019.
On Sunday, July 28, 2019, Pastor Kathy Kiuna celebrated her 50th birthday in style, but her congregants' lavish gestures did not sit well with Kenyans on social media.
Photos of the celebrations, which included a red carpet and placards with sweet messages, went viral, prompting a wave of criticism from netizens.
Many took to Twitter to express their disappointment, with some accusing the pastor's followers of being overly indulgent and others questioning the church's priorities.
One Twitter user, @Hodgemanspecial, wrote, 'These are someone's husband or son. He has never surprised his mum or wife on her birthday and he is here carrying blacards wishing their pastoress happy birthday. I don’t know the kind of injli ur being preached of #RevKathyKiuna.'
Another user, @Kephaus_Okeyo, joked, 'I thought Oscar sudi Was The most stupid person until I meet this daughters and sons of #RevKathyKiuna ……… Mungu,utashuka lini?? Wilson airport.'
Some users also called out the pastor's followers for their perceived lack of humility, with @NoToCorruptionK writing, 'The #RevKathyKiuna of the rich and corrupt …even with all the money, sura imejikunja hivi…don’t mock God…humility is godly…'
