- For the past few days, social media has been full of claims that Jesus of Tongaren was struggling with hunger and hardship
- The reports claimed that the self-proclaimed spiritual leader was begging for food, financial support, and school fees
- In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, the Bungoma preacher denied the claims, insisting that the bloggers were using his name to raise money
Self-proclaimed spiritual leader Jesus of Tongaren has dismissed claims circulating online that he and his family are facing hunger and hardship.
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In a calm response, he clarified that the widely circulated reports claiming that he applied for food, financial aid, and school fees were false and did not reflect his current situation.
Is Jesus of Tongaren penniless?
The Bungoma-based preacher told TUKO.co.ke that since he became a national celebrity, bloggers have been using his name to solicit money from unsuspecting Kenyans.
This comes amid reports claiming that he did not celebrate Christmas and that his family was on the verge of starvation.
He insisted that neither he nor his family are facing the level of stress portrayed online, adding that he has received many calls from fans concerned about his well-being.
“Those are people who are trying to use my name for financial gain. I am doing well and I am spreading the word of God, so they welcome the curse,” he said.
Jesus’ message of Tongaren to the public
Members of the community who regularly visit her home echoed that sentiment, noting that although she lives a humble life, there was no apparent crisis or urgent request for help.
Many expressed concern that false information continues to spread about him, often without proof.
Jesus of Tongaren urged the public to ignore the misleading claims and advised content creators to be responsible when sharing information about him or his ministry.
He said he continues to focus on his spiritual work and is committed to maintaining peace within his family and society.
Social media reviews
Sarah Wanjiku:
“People need to stop spreading rumours. If the person says they’re right, let’s respect that.”
Kevin Otieno:
“Social media has become a factory for fake stories. I’m glad he clarified the situation.”
Lydia Chebet:
“Whether he is trying or not, we should always verify before sharing such sensitive claims.”
John Mwangi:
“Misinformation spreads faster than the truth these days. This is why we need to report responsibly.”
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Who is Jesus of Tongaren?
Jesus of Tongaren, whose official name is Eliud Wekes, hit the headlines after claiming that he is the Messiah and even had 12 disciples like Jesus of the Bible.
The bold announcement saw him arrested and charged with extremism, money laundering, obtaining, possessing or using the proceeds of crime and operating an illegal society.
He was also accused of writing or speaking words with the intention of hurting religious feelings, contrary to Article 138 of the Penal Code.
However, there were concerns that the preacher was struggling financially despite all the power he claims to have when he was seen seeking scholarships for his children.
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