In the clip, the pastor is seen standing at the pulpit, addressing his congregation. He talks about church offerings and says he was praying as members prepared to give. As he continues speaking, a young man, believed to be a church member, walks towards the pulpit.
The man picks a handkerchief that had been placed on the pulpit table and gently begins wiping the pastor’s face. He carefully wipes the pastor’s forehead, then moves around to clean the back of his head.
He continues wiping as he goes around him, making sure the sweat is cleared. After finishing, he places the handkerchief back and quietly returns to his seat.
Some social media users have criticised the act, saying it shows how far some followers go in serving their pastors. Others questioned whether such actions are necessary in church, raising concerns about extreme devotion.
At the same time, a section of users defended the young man, saying he was simply showing respect and helping the pastor continue preaching comfortably.
The incident has added to ongoing conversations in Kenya about behaviour in churches. In recent times, several church-related videos have gone viral and drawn public criticism, with many Kenyans questioning certain practices and actions during services.
Experts and observers say such incidents often trigger debate about the role of church leaders and the expectations placed on followers.