Pastor Victor Kanyari attracted attention during a church service after a woman walked onto the altar wearing a black swimming costume and silver heeled sandals.
The incident happened while Kanyari was addressing the congregation. Dressed in a blue robe with white embroidery, the preacher welcomed the woman onto the stage as worshippers watched the unexpected encounter.
The woman who had long blonde braids, appeared shy as she stood beside the pastor. Some congregants laughed while others watched closely to see how Kanyari would respond.
Rather than sending her away, Kanyari engaged her in a conversation about her dressing and the reason she had come to church in that outfit.
He asked her to explain herself and addressed the congregation as the exchange continued. The woman responded with smiles and occasional laughter as the pastor spoke to her.
The encounter drew reactions from worshippers, with some laughing at the unusual situation. Kanyari maintained a calm approach while using the moment to address the importance of dressing appropriately in church.
He reminded the congregation that everyone was welcome in the house of God regardless of their appearance or background. However, he also emphasised the need to respect the church environment.
The woman remained beside the pastor throughout the conversation and appeared comfortable as the congregation reacted.
After addressing the situation, Kanyari thanked her for coming forward and asked her to return to her seat. She walked off the stage and joined the other worshippers.
The pastor then resumed the service, bringing the unexpected encounter to an end.
The incident has drawn attention because of the woman’s unusual choice of outfit and Kanyari’s response. His decision to address the situation through conversation rather than confrontation became a notable moment during the service.