Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - Former Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO, Ezekiel Mutua, has come out strongly in defense of Empowerment Christian Church (ECC) leader, Reverend Lucy Natasha, following criticism over her decision to shut down her physical church at Biashara Plaza and transition fully to online services.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 14th,
2026, Mutua described Natasha’s move as a sign of foresight and strategic
leadership rather than weakness.
“I’ve seen some people mocking Rev. Lucy Natasha’s decision
to shift her church… viewing it as a sign of weakness,” he wrote, insisting
that running a church carries the same financial obligations as any legal
business entity.
Mutua explained that churches, like businesses, must contend
with rent, staff salaries, and operational costs, all of which have been
strained by tough economic times.
He noted that paying rent in Nairobi is especially
challenging unless the land is owned outright, forcing many ministers to either
pivot online or close their doors.
“From my experience working with numerous church ministers,
paying rent in the city… is incredibly tough.”
“Many church leaders have made similar pivots; some have
shuttered their doors entirely,” he shared.
He further pointed out that even churches with large
properties are grappling with rising maintenance costs, urging leaders to
diversify income streams and rethink operational models.
“Soon, even those with big church buildings… will grapple
with maintenance costs and may pivot to alternative ventures for
sustainability,” Mutua warned.
Highlighting Natasha’s decision as timely, Mutua emphasized
that moving services online allows the church to continue ministering without
overstretching resources.
“Rev. Lucy’s decision isn’t weakness - it’s inspiration and
an eye-opener,” he wrote, adding that other institutions, from media houses to
law firms, face similar challenges.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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