Pastor Kanyari Biography: Age, Education, Family, Church & Net Worth
Victor Mwangi Kanyari, popularly known as Pastor Kanyari, is a controversial Kenyan televangelist and founder of Salvation Healing Ministry. Just like Pastor James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism, he has been trending and making headlines for doing many things during his church services that normally lead to debate among netizens. He gained much fame due to his miracle services, social media presence, and public controversies. He is the founder of Salvation Healing Ministry.
Age and Background
Pastor Kanyari was born on 8th March 1983 in Loitoktok, Kajiado County. His parents were strong believers who loved the church. His mother, Prophetess Lucy Nduta, particularly influenced him to become a strong Christian. He later moved to Nairobi, where he established his ministry.
Education Background
Pastor Kanyari’s formal education details are limited publicly. However, he completed his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). There is no widely confirmed theological degree in public records. Like many modern pastors, he built his ministry mainly through evangelism and church leadership.
His Church: Salvation Healing Ministry
The church is located along Kangundo Road, past Kayole Junction in Nairobi, next to Kayole Slaughter, also referred to as Njiru Slaughter. He reportedly started his ministry around 2008. The church faced major public scrutiny around 2017 but later resumed its activities.
Wife & Family
He is currently not married following his divorce from the late gospel singer Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo. Her death was announced on Monday, 10 November. She had been battling leukemia and died at the age of 43.
At the time of their separation, they were co-parenting their children, Sky and Dani.
Sky Victor
She is the firstborn daughter of Pastor Victor Kanyari and the late gospel singer Betty Bayo. She has gained public attention for her maturity, outspoken nature, and active presence on social media. She is still a teenager, born in August 2012.
Sky has been vocal about her unique experience of having “two dads”—her biological father, Pastor Kanyari, and her stepfather, Hiram Gitau (Tash). She even made history by bringing the two men together for the first time.
Following her mother’s death, Pastor Kanyari asserted his responsibility as her father, clarifying that he would remain her primary guardian while allowing her stepfather, Tash, to remain involved. Sky manages a YouTube channel with over 40,000 subscribers, where she shares moments from her life with her family.
Net Worth
Pastor Kanyari’s exact wealth is not publicly verified, but estimates suggest an approximate net worth of between KSh 60 million and KSh 140 million. Pastor Kanyari is known for a flashy lifestyle. He reportedly owns a palatial home along Kangundo Road. In 2025, he revealed plans to buy a KSh 90 million mansion in Runda for his children.
He has a variety of luxury cars, including a Lexus LX 570, which is approximately KSh 18–19 million, a red Range Rover Sport, and a Toyota Land Cruiser (V8).
Relationship Between Pastor Victor Kanyari and Viral Sensation Marion Naipei
Following a viral video scandal involving Marion Naipei and James Opande at a club, many Kenyans criticized her, but Kanyari took a step and welcomed her into his church. He then appointed her as a prophetess and usher. From a video he posted on his page, Marion is seen anointing congregants and reading scriptures.
In February 2026, Marion publicly claimed that she is pregnant with Kanyari’s child. These announcements surfaced on social media just weeks after she joined his church.
Despite gifting her a bouquet of roses and a new smartphone for Valentine’s Day 2026, Kanyari has officially dismissed romantic rumors. He maintains that their connection is strictly based on ministry, charity, and his desire to help her “reform.”
Key Facts About Choice Kinoti & Pastor Kanyari
Following her involvement with Russian national Yaytseslav Trahov, who leaked several videos of Kenyan women, including Choice Kinoti, was among them. Kanyari then called her to his church on February 22, 2026, and gifted her KSh 30,000 in cash. Kanyari also publicly pledged to help her start a small business of her choice to help her rebuild her life after the online controversy.
