Bishop Benson Kiengei of Jesus Compassion Ministries (JCM) has once again found himself at the centre of online discussion after claims surfaced linking him to the third child of his former friend, Dama wa Spares.
The claims have attracted attention among social media users, especially because Kiengei and Dama were once known to be close friends. Their relationship later became the subject of public discussion following reports of disagreements and accusations surrounding their friendship.
Dama welcomed her third child, a baby girl named Talia, in September 2025. At the time, she announced the birth on social media and shared an emotional message thanking God for the new addition to her family. Reports noted that she had kept her pregnancy private for several months.
The identity of the child’s father was not immediately made public, leading to speculation online. Some social media users brought up Dama’s previous relationship with Kiengei and began connecting the bishop to the child.
However, reports published this month have carried a different claim about the child’s paternity. A recent entertainment report alleged that the father is gospel singer Wilberforce Musyoka, rather than Kiengei. The report said the claim emerged after Dama publicly showed her daughter’s face as the child turned one.
The renewed discussion has also brought Kiengei’s earlier statements about his relationship with Dama back into the spotlight.
In 2024, when rumours about his relationship with Dama were spreading, Kiengei publicly insisted that he had only one wife, Reverend Joy Ngaru. He also defended Dama against online attacks and urged people not to condemn her because of what he described as mistakes.
Kiengei’s public clarification at the time helped address some of the rumours surrounding their friendship, although online discussions continued.
The latest claims have once again caused debate, with Kenyans sharing different opinions across social media platforms. However, claims about a child’s biological father should be treated carefully unless confirmed directly by the people involved or through reliable evidence.
For now, the discussion remains largely driven by social media reports and speculation. The different reports also show why it is important to separate confirmed statements from online claims