A seemingly innocent family video posted by Pastor Victor Kanyari has unexpectedly left many Kenyans furious, sparking a heated online debate about his parenting after a specific moment with his daughter, Sky, was captured on camera.
Pastor Victor Kanyari shared the video on TikTok, showing him celebrating a recent Harambee Stars victory with his two children, Sky and Danny. In the clip, which quickly went viral, the excited pastor is seen loudly cheering and lifting his children up in the air in a moment of pure joy following the football match.
The controversy, however, ignited over a brief but crucial interaction during the celebration. His daughter Sky can be heard telling her father to “be gentle” because she was not feeling well.
This single comment became the focal point of the backlash, with many viewers insisting that the pastor should have immediately stopped or toned down his celebration the moment his daughter expressed her discomfort.
Furious Kenyans quickly flooded the comments section, with many slamming the pastor for appearing to ignore his daughter’s plea.
The debate has drawn a clear line online, with critics arguing that parents must always pay close attention when a child speaks up, even during moments of excitement.They felt the celebration could have been handled with more care and sensitivity.
Pastor Kanyari also had his defenders, with some viewers pointing out that Sky otherwise appeared comfortable and that the moment was just a normal reaction from a proud father celebrating with his kids.
Others praised him for creating happy memories with his children, especially in the months following the passing of their mother, gospel singer Betty Bayo.
Despite this support, the conversation continues to be dominated by those who feel the pastor’s actions were simply not okay.
