Salvation Healing Ministry founder Victor Kanyari has announced plans to visit SDA singer Mary Claire following a brutal acid attack that left her hospitalised.
Speaking during a special service held at his church on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Kanyari said he was considering either inviting the victim to his church or personally visiting her in hospital to offer support. He noted that his decision may attract criticism from some quarters, particularly those who often accuse him of focusing his efforts on helping women.
“Now I have seen another lady from the SDA church who was burnt with acid by a man; I hear it is her husband. She was burnt so badly. Now, if I decide to call that woman here to this church or if I go to visit her in hospital, you will hear some people coming at me saying I only focus on uplifting women,” he said.
The televangelist, however, defended his stance, explaining that in such a situation, his support would naturally be directed towards the victim rather than the perpetrator.
He questioned how he could be expected to visit the man accused of carrying out the attack, insisting that his focus would remain on the woman who is currently suffering.
“How can I visit the man when he is the one who doused her with acid? Who should I visit? Of course, it is the lady. I will go to that hospital, and I will make sure I support her,” he said.
Kanyari said he intends to visit the hospital and ensure that the victim receives support, especially given the severity of her injuries and the challenges she now faces.
He pointed out that, beyond the physical harm, the woman will require assistance to rebuild her life after the traumatic incident.
According to him, the attack, carried out by someone she was in a relationship with, has left her in a difficult condition, and he believes it is important for the public to stand with her during this period. He added that the victim will also need financial support to cater for her hospital bills and recovery.
“She was burnt with acid by someone she was in a relationship with. Now she is suffering and we should stand with her. She needs us because of the hospital bill and because she needs to rebuild her life after that,” Kanyari added.
Kanyari emphasised that his actions are guided by his belief in supporting individuals who are facing persecution or unfair treatment, noting that he feels compelled to stand with those going through such hardships.
“I am a person who stands with those who are persecuted and those who face unfair situations,” the preacher said.
