Andrew Kibe Opens Up About Church Wealth and Financial Struggles
Controversial media personality Andrew Kibe has revealed why he once embraced Christianity, admitting that he initially joined the church to make money, only to end up financially broke. He acknowledged earning a significant income from the church business but eventually losing everything, which led him to abandon ministry and shift his focus to the media industry.
Kibe, a former radio host, says he became a Christian in 2009 after being persuaded by his mother. “My mother’s voice had a strong influence on me. She would often call and ask if I had been to church or suggest which church I should attend, and eventually, I gave in,” Kibe recalls.
CHECK OUT:
Controversial media personality Andrew Kibe has revealed why he once embraced Christianity, admitting that he initially joined the church to make money, only to end up financially broke. He acknowledged earning a significant income from the church business but eventually losing everything, which led him to abandon ministry and shift his focus to the media industry.
Kibe, a former radio host, says he became a Christian in 2009 after being persuaded by his mother. “My mother’s voice had a strong influence on me. She would often call and ask if I had been to church or suggest which church I should attend, and eventually, I gave in,” Kibe recalls.
To satisfy his mother, he began attending church, where he met his former church business partner through their mutual friend, Robert Burale. “I met Daniel Wabala, who had an incredible knowledge of the Bible, and we had engaging debates, which I enjoyed,” he shared. Kibe then proposed the idea of starting a church, recognizing a business opportunity in Wabala’s teachings.
ALSO CHECK OUT:
With Kibe’s support, they launched the church, and he took on the role of chairman. “Running the church was like managing any other business: paying bills, getting a nice venue, buying chairs, and building a podium,” he explained. Alongside the church, they also ran a publishing company that generated additional income.
For a decade, Kibe says they thrived in the church business, but eventually, things took a downturn. “After 10 years, I couldn’t see any more growth. My marriage was falling apart, the church was closing, and my other businesses were failing,” he lamented. By the time he left the church, Kibe’s marriage had ended, and he was being pursued by auctioneers due to overwhelming debts.
“I came to the church with everything – cars, no bills, I was a baller. But when I left, I had nothing but debt and auctioneers calling me,” he said, adding that his experience led him to lose faith in both the church and God.
Kibe now says he no longer believes in anything. “It’s not that I don’t want to believe in God, but there’s no evidence in my life for me to do so. I’m not an atheist, I just don’t consider myself anything,” he concluded.
To satisfy his mother, he began attending church, where he met his former church business partner through their mutual friend, Robert Burale. “I met Daniel Wabala, who had an incredible knowledge of the Bible, and we had engaging debates, which I enjoyed,” he shared. Kibe then proposed the idea of starting a church, recognizing a business opportunity in Wabala’s teachings.
With Kibe’s support, they launched the church, and he took on the role of chairman. “Running the church was like managing any other business: paying bills, getting a nice venue, buying chairs, and building a podium,” he explained. Alongside the church, they also ran a publishing company that generated additional income.
For a decade, Kibe says they thrived in the church business, but eventually, things took a downturn. “After 10 years, I couldn’t see any more growth. My marriage was falling apart, the church was closing, and my other businesses were failing,” he lamented. By the time he left the church, Kibe’s marriage had ended, and he was being pursued by auctioneers due to overwhelming debts.
“I came to the church with everything – cars, no bills, I was a baller. But when I left, I had nothing but debt and auctioneers calling me,” he said, adding that his experience led him to lose faith in both the church and God.
Kibe now says he no longer believes in anything. “It’s not that I don’t want to believe in God, but there’s no evidence in my life for me to do so. I’m not an atheist, I just don’t consider myself anything,” he concluded.
