The love life of Jesus Christ Compassion Ministries’ Bishop Muthee Kiengei has once again sparked public interest after a past video of his ex-wife, Keziah wa Kariuki, resurfaced. Keziah wa Kariuki and Muthee Kiengei separated about six years ago. Muthee Kiengei’s relationships have long been a topic of discussion, especially following his separation from Keziah. The split came after he took a second wife, Reverend Joyceline Benson, a move that left many wondering about the circumstances behind their divorce. Did Keziah want to divorce Muthee Kiengei? In the resurfaced video, Keziah, who was once a popular media personality, opened up about the emotional turmoil she endured during that painful period.
Speaking to Kenya Diaspora Media USA, she revealed that divorce was never something she wanted but felt forced into by the situation she found herself in. “The divorce was not something that I wanted, and in my heart, I knew that was not something that I wanted. It was the circumstance that I found myself in, and it forced me to do it. There was really nothing else I could do because my husband had married another woman while I was still with him, so what do you expect? I had to protect myself. I remember I had a very tough time because it was not something that I wanted to do,” Keziah shared. Furthermore, she opened up about the deep emotional scars left by the challenges in her marriage. Despite the pain, Keziah said she had to keep a brave face, especially at work, where her bosses and colleagues were unaware of her personal struggles.
“At times, I could just burst out crying. Like for my Sunday morning show, it used to be about worship, and so people, even those who were divorced, would expect that I encourage them and give them hope, and tell them good things, all while I also did not even know what my heart wanted because my heart was broken. That used to pain me a lot, but I used to pray to God to give me strength,” she recalled. After their separation, Kiengei married Reverend Joy. Keziah also found love again and remarried, but rumours later surfaced in late 2024 suggesting she may have parted ways once more. Kiengei, Keziah, and Joy share a cordial relationship, with occasional appearances together and sweet birthday messages that hint there is no bad blood between them.
Currently, Keziah mostly resides in the United States, making occasional trips back to Kenya where she runs a successful beauty parlour. Watch the interview below: Subscribe to watch new videos Can Rev Joy leave Kiengei? Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Joy responded to rumours claiming Kiengei had a sidechick and would leave her. She firmly stated that she would not let gossip affect her marriage and she would not leave him. Joy also warned people not to drag her husband’s name or their church just to gain attention and trend online.
By DanVictor Munene
