Bishop Kiengei Warmly Welcomes Wife Reverend Joy Back to Church after Weeks Away: "Missed You"
- Bishop Kiengei’s heartfelt words and playful remarks hinted that Reverend Joy might have been unwell during her nearly month-long absence from church duties
- During her absence, social media buzzed with rumours of marital strain, but the couple's loving reunion during the church service calmed lingering doubts
- Joy did not address the speculation but focused on church announcements, leaving supporters to interpret her warm return as a silent answer to the rumours
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There was a wave of joy and celebration at Jesus Christ Compassion Ministries on June 1 as Bishop Muthee Kiengei warmly welcomed his wife, Reverend Joy Kiengei, back to the pulpit after nearly a month’s absence.
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Did Rev Joy return to church?
Rev Joy’s sudden disappearance from public ministry had sparked widespread speculation, with murmurs of a possible rift in the couple’s marriage surfacing online.
The two are known for making joint appearances at church services and charity events, so her absence had not gone unnoticed by their congregation and followers.
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However, during Sunday’s service, Bishop Kiengei put the rumours to rest in the most heartwarming way.
He showered her with praise and affection, thanking God for her return and subtly suggesting she may have been unwell during her time away.
“I am going to take you around this country so that you may know it,” Kiengei joked, drawing laughter from the congregation as he narrated a light moment from a recent trip to Taita Taveta.
He continued:
“We missed you in the church. Thank you God that you are now well and whole. May God bless you. Welcome back, my love.”
On her part, Joy did not address the swirling speculation directly. Instead, she expressed gratitude to the congregation for their continued support and shared upcoming plans for church activities.
Her return appeared to restore a sense of normalcy and unity to the ministry, easing the concerns of many supporters who had taken to social media during her absence to express both worry and curiosity.
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Here are some comments from social media users:
Claudia Wambui:
"Mtu anajikuta ametoa meno nje🤣🤣Wacha nirudishe sasa."
Kanana Jackline
"This is the one who would hold the church together . Shes so peaceful this one."
Florence Njihia:
"Euphonious voice."
Muriuki Cess Muriuki Cess:
"She has beutiful soul joy may God bless you abundantly."
William Mutuota:
"Our very own beloved mama kanisa nobody can tūnyas this one."
Annie Nthenya:
"Hebu nirudishe meno ndani sasa ,,saa nane ya usiku meno yakiwa nje."
Ann Kiruthi:
"You make speeches yes,,,,but ya leo imewezaa💪💪💪 more grace mummie."
kagai01:
"Kulikua kunakaa vibaya in that church without this woman."
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Was Kiengei gifted boxers?
While Joy was away from church, a lighthearted moment played out during a recent service when two women approached the altar carrying gift bags for Kiengei.
The beloved preacher greeted them with his trademark bright smile.
As one of the women leaned in to whisper the gift’s details, Kiengei’s expression lit up, clearly entertained.
He called his friend Ndung’u to the front and revealed that one of the presents was actually for him.
He then humorously told the congregation that they had been gifted boxers, sparking laughter all around.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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