The topic of Bishop Muthee Kiengei’s marriage to Reverend Joy Benson is once again making headlines after Evangelist Lucy Ngunjiri openly challenged the bishop to honour his wife with a formal church wedding. The bold moment took place during a recent public event and has since sparked widespread conversation both at the event and across social media platforms.
Evangelist Lucy Ngunjiri, a respected figure within Kenya’s religious circles and someone seen as a maternal influence in the lives of the couple, took the opportunity to address the matter publicly. Speaking to the audience, Lucy urged Bishop Kiengei to take the next step in his relationship with Reverend Joy.
“I want to make one humble request. Please organise a white wedding in church and marry this girl so that we can come and celebrate you,” she said. “You do know that we are beyond boundaries, right? Please do a white wedding in church and we shall come and celebrate with you. May God bless you.”
Her candid words quickly drew attention from attendees and netizens alike.
While Bishop Kiengei responded to the request with grace and humour, his words also subtly sidestepped the growing pressure. “Amen, amen. We came here today to honour you,” he said with a smile, quickly steering the conversation away from the subject.
Throughout the exchange, Reverend Joy stood nearby, smiling warmly, her visible reaction adding to the intrigue. Observers could not help but read into the moment, wondering whether the public nature of the plea might inspire action.
Following the event, clips of the moment quickly went viral online, with fans weighing in on whether Bishop Kiengei should proceed with a white wedding for Reverend Joy.
While many praised the couple’s strong and loving relationship, others expressed curiosity and even concern about why an official church wedding has yet to take place.
Bishop Kiengei was previously married to Keziah wa Kariuki before their separation. He later settled down with Reverend Joy, with whom he now shares his life. However, the absence of a formal church wedding has continued to raise questions.
Adding to the conversation, followers recently noted that Reverend Joy had not been attending church services for several weeks. Images of Bishop Kiengei arriving alone to events only fueled speculation.
Her return to the church alongside Kiengei, where he publicly expressed affection for her, helped to reassure some observers, but questions remain.
In Kenyan Christian communities, particularly among clergy, a formal church wedding holds significant symbolic and spiritual importance. Public figures like Bishop Kiengei are often expected to lead by example, making the call for a white wedding not just a personal matter but also one of public accountability.
The mounting pressure from fellow clergy, including respected voices like Evangelist Lucy Ngunjiri, reflects the cultural and religious expectations surrounding marriage in Kenya.
For now, Bishop Kiengei has chosen to remain tactful and measured in his response. Whether this public plea will accelerate plans for a white wedding remains to be seen.
What is certain is that the Kenyan public—and especially the bishop’s devoted followers—will be watching closely to see if Reverend Joy is soon walked down the aisle in a church ceremony befitting her role.
