- Two pastors boarded the same Nairobi matatu and both refused to give way, leading to a chaotic dual sermon that left passengers in stitches
- A male preacher grew so frustrated by his female colleague's loud speaking in tongues that he physically covered her mouth to silence her
- Passengers burst into laughter as the two elderly preachers battled for the floor, with one eventually intervening to separate them
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Nairobi matatus are rarely short of drama, but passengers aboard one city bus recently witnessed a scene that had them laughing all the way to their destination after two preachers boarded and refused to back down for each other.
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It is common enough to find a single pastor ministering to commuters in Nairobi's matatus, particularly on routes through the central business district. What is far less common is finding two of them determined to occupy the same space at the same time.
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The woman preacher, dressed in a smart Kitenge dress and clutching a Bible in one hand while steadying herself on an overhead pole with the other, positioned herself near the door and launched into a session of speaking in tongues the moment the vehicle pulled off. Loud and fervent, she showed no intention of yielding her moment.
An elderly male pastor standing directly beside her began preaching in Kiswahili, apparently intent on ignoring the noise beside him.
For a short while, both carried on independently, the matatu essentially hosting competing congregations.
The man's patience, however, ran out quickly. Mid-sermon, he turned to the woman and used his hands to cover her mouth, catching her completely off guard.
She paused, visibly startled, as he declared, "I told you to keep quiet," before attempting to continue his own preaching with his hand still pressed against her face.
The matatu erupted in laughter. A fellow passenger eventually stepped in and asked the man to release her, which he did, though reluctantly.
"Just defend her, it's okay," he muttered as he let go.
The woman, unfazed, resumed speaking in tongues almost immediately, which visibly unsettled the male preacher, who struggled to regain his composure and continue his sermon.
The passengers' amusement only grew, with one reportedly asking whether the two were husband and wife, "Ama ni Bwana na Bibi?"
The incident offered Nairobi commuters an unexpectedly entertaining ride, a reminder that even the most unlikely matatu moments can become the highlight of someone's day.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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