Kenyan preacher Pastor Victor Kanyari is mourning the death of an ex-girlfriend he nearly married before his relationship with the late gospel singer Betty Bayo. According to Tuko, Kanyari said the woman died of cancer and recalled her loyalty, his support for her children, and his efforts to secure rehabilitation for her, expressing his grief with the phrase 'Naomboleza' (I am mourning).

Pastor Victor Kanyari has filed a court case seeking custody of his children from their stepfather, alleging that they have been warned against communicating with him. Kanyari claims that this situation has hindered his ability to talk to his kids, amid ongoing accusations against Tash, the stepfather.

Apostle Jackson Mwangi, brother of Pastor Kanyari, shared a heartfelt TikTok video encouraging believers to honor their parents for blessings. In the video, he discusses insights on time management and personal transformation, which resonated with netizens and sparked excitement online.

Tribune Online reports that a Catholic priest has left the priesthood in order to marry a Kenyan woman. The report notes that, under Catholic Church law, a priest generally cannot marry validly unless he has first been formally laicised and received the required Church authorisation. The provided blurb does not identify the priest, state where the decision occurred, or give further details about the marriage process.

Sandro Ferretto, an Italian-born Catholic priest who served in Baringo County for 12 years, has left the priesthood and married Sharon Jepng'ok, a Tugen woman from Baringo South, according to The Kenya Times. The traditional wedding ceremony was held on Sunday, 6 September 2026, at Seretion Village, Kasiela, where Ferretto once served as parish priest.

A popular and influential district head in Kano has reportedly died while outside Nigeria, according to Legit.ng. The report describes an atmosphere of grief and mourning following the announcement of the traditional leader's death. The specific circumstances surrounding the death, as well as the identity and exact location where the foremost leader passed away, were not detailed in the initial report, with the outlet urging readers to follow its coverage for further updates.