Controversial preacher Victor Kanyari from the Salvation Healing Ministry has once again sparked controversy, this time by advising his followers to avoid what he considers “inexpensive” vehicles, specifically singling out Proboxes as potential safety hazards.
In an undated viral video that has triggered widespread discussion, Kanyari proposes a connection between the scarcity of premature deaths among the wealthy and the perceived safety features of their high-end vehicles.
According to Kanyari, the occurrence of untimely deaths among the affluent is notably low, approximately one in ten.
He argues that luxury vehicles, such as V8s, are less susceptible to fatal accidents compared to their more budget-friendly counterparts like Proboxes and motorcycles.
The pastor underscores the alleged safety benefits of expensive cars, pointing out features like airbags that, in his opinion, significantly decrease the fatality rate in accidents.
“Even if you lose control and the vehicle crashes, those airbags are there inside, even without salvation and prayers… one will catch you here, another one will catch you there… you find yourself sitting inside the blankets like this, as if you’ve not just had an accident… do the same inside a Probox, and you’ll be cut like meat.”
This is not the first instance of Victor Kanyari courting controversy. In September 2022, he introduced the ‘panda mbegu’ scheme, promising a financial reward of Sh30,000 to followers who made a Sh500 offering. Termed “Miracle money,” Kanyari asserted that such financial blessings occurred to those with strong faith.
However, skeptics questioned the legitimacy of the scheme, raising concerns about the ethical implications of linking financial gains to religious offerings.
