YouTuber, preacher charged over foul claims against Jesus Winner church

A YouTuber and a preacher are facing cyberbullying charges at the Makadara Law Courts following explosive claims made during an online interview.

The case stems from allegations made by preacher Grace Wangui Ndinguri during an appearance on the YouTube channel of gospel artist and content creator Mathew Mwangi Gitonga.

Both Gitonga and Wangui were arraigned before Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Rotich, where they pleaded not guilty.

The charges fall under Section 27 (1) (a), (b), and (c) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.

The court was told that Wangui made the remarks on 28 August 2025, during an interview published on Gitonga's YouTube channel, Ruco Mwangi Revival Kenya.

Prosecutors allege that Gitonga, without lawful excuse, uploaded the video, which was deemed indecent and grossly offensive to Jesus Winners Church.

The church's chairman, Boniface Maina Iregi, reported the matter to authorities after discovering the two-hour recording.

Gitonga was arrested in Nakuru on 30 August, two days after the video was posted, while Wangui was later summoned to record her statement.

Both were subsequently released on cash bail of KSh20,000 each.

In her statement to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Wangui described herself as a "Christ Ambassador" with the gift of prophecy and intercession. She maintained that her intention was not to malign the church but to protect innocent lives and prevent vulnerable Kenyans from falling victim to predatory churches.

She cited the Shakahola tragedy as an example of what she hoped to avert.

Wangui also criticised the government for failing to regulate rogue religious institutions, accusing some churches of engaging in exploitative and extreme practices, including sexual and financial abuse.

The DCI has since written to the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) to preserve the disputed video and prevent its removal. They have also sought assistance from a third-party organisation to translate the recording for use as evidence.

The case is scheduled to be heard on 27 October 2025.