Content creator Veronica, known online as Ruthie, has drawn attention after posing as a churchgoer to confront a pastor over noise.
She says the neighboring church has been noisy since 3am, and her video reignited debate over worship in estates.
The confrontation
Ruthie reportedly posed as a churchgoer before raising her complaint with the pastor. She captioned the video: “You finally confronted the neighboring church about the noise they’ve been making since 3am.”
In the clip, she says she lives in the next building. She introduces herself as a mother of one.
“i come from the next building… I’m a mother of one…and I’ve come to complain about the noise…but i very well understand that you are worshiping ..but its also getting into our houses”
Ruthie, in the video
“I understand that you are worshipping, but it’s also getting into our houses.”
Ruthie, in the video
Mixed reactions
The video has divided Kenyans online. Many are debating whether churches should hold loud late-night services in residential areas.
Some backed her approach. User @nuwahereza8696 wrote that she was right and that boundaries must be respected.
@lorxmee said simply: “Somebody has to do it.”
“I honestly think this was very kind and mature. Really curious to know how it went.”-@tobikowesa
“If only I had half this confidence I’d be so far in life 😂😂😂😂”-
jesse_mugweru
“She is a mother of one 😂😂she has a cat msm”-
_gottaluvvjoy
@_opama_fx :”😂😂 Social anxiety is afraid of you 😂 imagine neighbors listening hata Hawa amini”
Others were less convinced. @v.a.i.3 described her approach as “attacking while defending”.
A familiar complaint
The row comes amid ongoing concern in Nairobi over noise from churches and other establishments.
Many residents say they are reluctant to complain. Some fear it could bring a curse.
Residents of crowded estates have said churches are a major source of noise. Some landlords reportedly lose tenants because of it.
