A Catholic priest identified as Father Gichure left mourners visibly shaken after using a burial ceremony in Kenya to deliver a blunt sermon on family neglect, dishonesty, and spiritual responsibility.
Footage of the outdoor event, apparently filmed at a church gathering held under a tent canopy, has been circulating widely on social media.
In the clip, Father Gichure can be seen speaking directly to the camera in a passionate, sermon-like tone, with parked vehicles and bystanders visible in the background.
Father Gichure disputes accounts shared about deceased
The priest wasted little time addressing what he described as fabricated stories about the deceased that were circulating publicly.
He disputed accounts that had been shared, including claims about the person’s background and marriage history, calling them outright falsehoods.
“Let us stop lying, please!” he said firmly, urging those present to tell the truth.
Father Gichure poses three questions to mourners
He also appeared to reference media narratives, noting that certain platforms had exaggerated the truth to generate content.
He added that he personally knew details about the family that had not been publicly reported.
Father Gichure then turned to what became the most striking portion of his address, posing three questions he said every person would ultimately have to answer.
What does Genesis 4:9 say?
Drawing from the Book of Genesis, he asked the crowd: “Where are you?” He challenged mourners to reflect on whether they were truly present in their faith and within their families or simply going through the motions.
His second question came from Genesis 4:9: “Where is your brother?” He extended this question to relationships with spouses and parents, sharply criticising those who dress up and parade around town while their mothers struggle at home in poverty.
“Where do you stand? You dress yourself up, apply all sorts of beauty products, and look like a Christmas tree, while your own mother is at home struggling and suffering in poverty,” he said, painting a vivid picture of misplaced priorities.
Catholic priest’s plea to Kenyans
The third question centred on siblings and parents more broadly, with the priest warning that these are the very questions Kenyans will have to answer when they face their final reckoning.
“Let us be responsible with what God has given us,” he urged. “Let us be honest.”
He closed by reminding the congregation that life is full of difficult questions and that performing religious or social rituals while neglecting the people closest to you amounts to living a lie.
“I am tired of listening to lies at funerals,” Catholic Priest Father Gichure lectures a family during a burial ceremony! https://t.co/QfDsQu6SE8
— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) October 9, 2026
