On the night of November 22, 2025, a scene unfolded at Timba XO club in Eldoret that will be hard to forget. Amid pulsing lights and booming music, Father Michael Watenga, an Anglican priest, made an unexpected entrance in full clerical attire, wearing a green scarf over a white and black gown, and the crowd went wild.

A hostess was seen holding a sign: “Padre Michael in the house,” to introduce him.

Father Watenga didn’t come simply to observe; he mingled, prayed and even collected what looked like offerings from patrons as the crowd cheered louder. In one memorable moment, a popular Catholic hymn, “Uninyunyuzie maji,” filled the club, turning the dance floor into a pulpit.

What makes Father Watenga’s ministry unique is precisely this: he takes the gospel to unexpected places. Instead of waiting for churchgoers, he goes to nightclubs, pubs and entertainment spots, targeting youths and people who might otherwise feel church is not for them.

He says he wants to meet people “exactly where they are,” reminding them that even those who drink deserve hope, compassion and a chance at spiritual transformation.

His approach has drawn both praise and criticism. Some admire his boldness, saying he breaks down barriers and makes faith accessible. Others wonder whether a church figure belongs in a nightclub.

Still, Watenga insists he’s not judging anyone. He often quotes Jesus, saying even he mingled with all kinds of people.

He has spoken about expanding his outreach to other towns; Nakuru, Kisumu, Nairobi, inviting more venues to host him.

Whether this is the future of modern ministry or simply a viral spectacle, one thing is clear: Padre Michael Watenga is rewriting how some people understand presence, prayer and the pulpit.