Religious Leaders Pray and Speak in Tongues Where Gov. Kimani Wamatangi's Property Was Destroyed

A group of religious leaders converged at the demolition site near Nyayo Stadium, where businesses allegedly linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi were recently razed.

The clergy, captured in videos circulating on social media, broke into intense prayers, including speaking in tongues, as they sought divine intervention amid the controversy surrounding the property destruction.

The event unfolded earlier today, drawing attention from onlookers and sparking widespread online discussions.

Footage shows the leaders standing amid the rubble, raising their hands in supplication and uttering glossolalia a practice common in Pentecostal and charismatic Christian traditions, where believers speak in unknown languages as a form of spiritual expression.

One video, shared by NTV Kenya, depicts the group in fervent worship, with participants appearing deeply moved by the moment

The properties in question, located near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, were demolished as part of what authorities describe as an operation to reclaim public land and remove illegal structures.

Governor Wamatangi, a prominent figure in Kiambu County politics, has faced allegations that the land was irregularly acquired, though he has denied any wrongdoing.

The bulldozing of the sites, which included businesses reportedly tied to the governor, has ignited debates about land ownership, government overreach, and political motivations in Kenya's ongoing fight against land grabbing.

This incident comes amid broader tensions in the region, with some observers linking it to political rivalries ahead of upcoming elections.

Social media users have speculated that the demolition could be part of a larger strategy to intimidate governors or settle scores, though no official confirmation has been provided.

The prayer session has been interpreted by some as a spiritual rebuke against the demolition, with leaders invoking blessings and protection over the affected site.

"It is clear this country must be sick," one social media commenter remarked, reflecting the mix of outrage and sarcasm online.

Other posts highlighted the irony of religious figures stepping in where political solutions seem elusive, with some drawing parallels to past instances of church involvement in Kenyan public affairs.

Kiambu County has seen similar intersections of faith and politics recently. For instance, clergy in the area have previously voiced concerns over government harassment, including NIS officers allegedly monitoring church sermons.

This latest event adds to a pattern where religious leaders are increasingly vocal on socio-political issues, from land disputes to governance.