A shocking story from Nairobi has gone viral after a woman accused her husband, a self-proclaimed pastor, of performing fake miracles and deceiving church members. The dramatic revelation came just weeks after their short marriage collapsed.
According to Agnes Njiru, a nurse and single mother, she met the pastor on Facebook early this year. He introduced himself as a widower from Ruiru with three children and claimed he was ready to start a new chapter in life. After a few weeks of online communication, he proposed marriage.
At first, Agnes believed she had found a God-fearing and loving man. Her uncle even confirmed that the pastor was well-known in his community, which gave her confidence to go ahead with the wedding. Unfortunately, her happiness was short-lived.
Soon after the marriage, Agnes began to notice strange behavior from her husband. He became emotionally abusive, often belittling her and comparing her to other women.
He also demanded full control of their finances and kept the money that friends and family had contributed to their wedding. Despite this, he refused to support their household needs.
The turning point came when Agnes discovered that her husband’s so-called miracles were fake. She found out that he paid people to pretend to be sick and later act healed during church services.
When she confronted him, the pastor allegedly begged her to keep quiet and even asked her to lie to protect his image.
As his behavior worsened, the pastor forbade Agnes from attending church or seeking advice from elders. Feeling trapped, disrespected, and spiritually drained, she decided to leave the marriage — just a month after their wedding.
After the separation, the pastor reportedly tried to destroy her reputation by accusing her of bigamy. However, Agnes stood firm and chose to share her story publicly to warn others.
She now advises women to be cautious when dating online and to take time to truly know someone before committing to marriage.
“Not everyone who calls themselves a servant of God is genuine,” she said. “Some people use religion to manipulate and exploit others. I just thank God I got out early.”
Her experience has sparked public debate about fake pastors and the growing number of people who use faith as a tool for personal gain. Many Kenyans have praised Agnes for her courage and honesty in exposing deception within the church.
