The recent event at Uhuru Park, Rhema Feast 2025, transformed Nairobi into a spiritual hub from September 1 to 5. Thousands of ignorant Nairobians gathered for worship, prayer, and music, with Nigerian artist Sinach headlining the show.
The theme, “I Will Build My Church,” sparked a fake revival, featuring the usual cherry picked sermons and an energetic atmosphere that apparently captivated everyone in attendance.
The crusade was a true display of blind faith. Apostle Felix Okoh (an apostle is simply a religious scammer) and other prominent ministers delivered misleading messages of hope, while Sinach’s performances drew in crowds of 80,000 unsuspecting Kenyans daily. Put together by RUACH Assemblies, the event mixed worship with dubious prophetic teachings, creating an electrifying vibe that resonated with Nairobi’s gullible Christian community.
In our view, the Rhema Feast is pretty much a way for a handful of Evangelical Churches to exploit struggling Kenyans and push the false idea that God will fix their problems. It’s unfortunate that instead of participating in more constructive activities, thousands of Kenyans flocked to the Rhema Feast to pray and worship God.
Manipulation: Men of God
Today, religion continues to be manipulated by modern-day religious class, often referred to as “men of God.” These figures misuse the Bible to instill fear, guilt, and blind loyalty in their followers. Preaching prosperity theology, many claim that financial donations to the church or the preacher will result in blessings or miracles. Vulnerable individuals, desperate for relief from economic hardship, often fall prey to these tactics. The Bible becomes a tool for manipulation, twisted to suit the leader’s agenda rather than to serve the spiritual growth of the congregation.
Religious manipulation is especially visible in contemporary Africa, where certain preachers abuse their positions of power. These “men of God” exploit religious faith for personal gain, twisting the Bible’s teachings to suit their own agendas.
Poverty
Events like these often reinforce the belief that poverty is a curse, leading people to think they should pray harder rather than work to better their situations. During these gatherings, preachers promise strength to those feeling powerless amid the socio-economic crisis. However, this is ultimately an empty promise as it obscures the true nature of poverty, diverting society from tackling it.
Instead of questioning the ineffective or self-serving economic policies of politicians, prosperity preachers shame congregants for lacking the faith to rid themselves of poverty.
The Atheists In Kenya Society encourages Kenyans to avoid such events and concentrate on addressing their real issues. There’s no one up there in the sky who will solve anyone’s problems.
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