Bishop Benson Kiengei, a prominent Kenyan pastor, has addressed allegations regarding his paternity of a businesswoman’s third child. He stated he denies the claims in a Facebook post on Monday, September 28, 2026, calling them ‘deliberate AI manipulation.’ He questioned why people were focusing on an altered image to make the child resemble him.nnIn the post, Kiengei described the allegations as part of a broader attempt to undermine his ministry, suggesting critics were hoping the child would benefit from being the primary focus of his work. He also addressed his friendship with the businesswoman, Dama wa Spares, and urged people to cease pursuing the narrative. The Jesus Christ Compassion Ministries (JCM) leader detailed a message directed at the child’s mother, advising her to shield her child from online criticism.nnThe Facebook post drew swift responses from Kenyans, dividing opinions on whether Kiengei’s response was appropriate. YEN.com.gh compiled reactions from social media users, including Nyamborah Mwangi, who mentioned her ex-wife’s relationship with Bishop Kiengei, and Kofi Owusu, the Gospel Editor, who shared a video of the pastor’s response. Kofi Owusu, the Head of the Entertainment Desk at YEN.com.gh, emphasized the need to join YEN’s WhatsApp channel for ongoing news updates. YEN.com.gh has also presented key reactions from social media users highlighting the controversy surrounding the allegations.
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