Yafreeka App founder Andrew Kibe, has opened up on how he initially joined the church in 2009 to make money. But instead, he ended up financially broke and disillusioned with religion.
Kibe shared that his mother largely influenced his decision to embrace Christianity.
“My mother had a strong voice in my life. She would often ask me if I had gone to church or suggest a church for me to attend. Eventually, I gave in,” he recalls.
What began as an attempt to satisfy his mother soon turned into a business venture when Kibe met Daniel Wabala through Robert Burale, a man he described as having a deep knowledge of the Bible.
Seeing an opportunity, Kibe proposed that they start a church together.
He took on the role of chairman, and they successfully launched the church.
“Running the church was like running any other business,” Kibe explained.
They handled bills, secured venues, bought chairs, and even started a publishing company on the side, generating more income.
For a decade, Kibe thrived in the church business, earning a significant amount of money.
Where did it Go Wrong for Andrew Kibe?
But things took a turn for the worse. After ten years, his marriage was falling apart, the church was struggling, and his businesses were failing.
“I came to the church with everything—cars, no bills. I was living the life. But when I left, I had nothing but debt,” Kibe said, adding that auctioneers were coming after him to collect on the unpaid debts.
The financial strain, along with his personal struggles, led Kibe to abandon the church and eventually lose faith.
“I don’t consider myself an atheist, but I don’t believe in anything anymore. There’s no evidence in my life to believe in God,” he admitted.
By Vivian K.