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Emotional Bishop Kiengei mourns nephew who died at 35 in Nakuru hospital
29th May, 2026 10:24 PM
Jesus Compassion Ministry founder Bishop Benson Kiengei Kiengei has emotionally mourned the death of his nephew, Joseph Kamau, who passed away at the age of 35 while receiving treatment at Nakuru Referral Hospital.
In a Facebook message on Friday, May 29, 2026, the preacher described the deceased as a vibrant and promising young man whose future had been cut short unexpectedly after a short illness.
Kiengei revealed that the deceased was the eldest son of his late sister and had been raised through difficult circumstances by his mother, whom he referred to as “cùcù.”
“Death robs us of the people we see at heart and the people we think about in memories. Today, the Torias’ family has lost a young, vibrant man who promised a future. At 35 years old, life has been cut short, future deemed, and expectations rubbed,” he wrote.
The preacher expressed deep pain over the loss, saying the family had lost a young man who carried great promise and destiny before his untimely death.
He further reflected on the painful reality of death, noting that it robs people of loved ones who remain deeply rooted in their hearts and memories.
“Joseph Kamau (watoria) My Late sister’s eldest son has rested at Nakuru Referral hospital after a short illness, having been brought through thick and thin by cùcù(My Mother). We, as a family, have lost a young man who had a promised destiny; the world has robbed us, but in death the heavens have gained,” he added.
According to Kiengei, the family did everything possible to save Joseph’s life, but ultimately accepted that God had decided his fate.
“We tried our best, but God decided the fate, Rest in peace, Jose Wa Wamoro witù,” he added.
What did Kiengei say after AIC pastor’s death?
Separately, K24 Digital reported that Kiengei spoke out following the death of an AIC pastor, raising concern over what he described as growing mental and emotional pressure affecting men of God.
In a Facebook message on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Kiengei expressed alarm at what he termed a rising trend of mental health struggles among clergy, saying several cases have recently emerged within church circles, including the loss of ministers from different denominations.
“It’s alarming at the level that we are losing Men of God due to Mental illness, in a span of a few months, and now another one from the A.I.C church has gone down after a few days of resting Rev Nderitu from the P.C.E.A church,” he wrote.
Kiengei noted that many men of God are silently battling pressure from multiple fronts, including ministry demands, family responsibilities, marriage challenges, and public scrutiny, especially in the digital age where pastors are constantly exposed to online criticism.
He revealed that a fellow bishop had recently asked him how he manages the pressure that comes with ministry and social media attention. In his response, Kiengei said he has learned to develop emotional strength and resilience to cope with the demands of his calling.
“My fellow men of God, it’s high time you brace yourself up and become courageous enough to face the rough world, one of a friend Bishop asked me, ‘Bishop Ben, how do you manage all the pressure, from the online to whatever that we see?’ and I answered him “, Njikaraga ta muguruki na niguo thì ino ìrenda,” the preacher wrote.
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