ACK Preacher’s Remarks on Millicent Omanga’s Weight Loss Stir Online Debate
A preacher’s comment on Millicent Omanga’s slimmer figure during a church event has divided Kenyans, sparking debate over appropriateness of such remarks.
By John Mtongoi Newsroom
August 24, 2026
2 min read
Millicent Omanga, former nominated senator, recently attended a youth service at ACK Emmanuel Kayole B Church where she donated sanitary towels to schoolgirls. The event took a surprising turn when a preacher made a lighthearted comment about her noticeable weight loss, eliciting laughter from the congregation.
During the introduction, the preacher acknowledged Omanga’s transformation, saying, "You are fearfully and wonderfully made by God," before joking about how her presence seemed to disrupt mobile network signals. The congregation responded with cheers and laughter.
However, after the video circulated online, Kenyans expressed mixed reactions. Some found the remarks amusing, while others questioned their appropriateness within a church setting, feeling the focus should have remained on Omanga’s charitable act rather than her appearance.
Social media responses included:
- One user called the comments “very wrong coming from a pastor on the pulpit.”
- Another described the remarks as unnecessary despite the humor.
- Others joked about the preacher’s playful tone, while some expressed concern about respect and boundaries in sacred spaces.
Omanga has not publicly addressed the incident, and attempts to reach the preacher for comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
