The Biography of Bishop Muthee Kiengei Benson: The Man Changing The Lives of Kenyas
It’s not very often we come across men of God who not only preach the gospel, but do deeds that impacts on the life of of the average man. Bishop Muthee Kiengei Benson is one of such figure.
Background & Biography
Muthee Kiengei Benson was born January 22, 1986 (Age 39). He’s from the kikuyu tribe and before he was called into the vineyard of the lord, he was a comedian and TV/Radio presenter.
Working with Kameme FM Radio and Kameme TV, he brought laughter to many faces through his energetic performances and unforgettable jokes. While still a presenter, he began a small congregation of Christian brothers, and together they shared the gospel of Christ in fellowship.
On February 12, 2023, Muthee Kiengei Benson launched the Jesus Christ Compassion Ministry (JCM), a ministry that has grown to become one of the biggest in Nairobi. On June 21, 2024, he was ordained as the first Bishop of the JCM Church. With its headquarters located along the Eastern Bypass, behind The Mark Hotel in Ruiru, Kiambu County, Muthee Kiengei Benson has grown the Jesus Christ Compassion Ministry (JCM) from a small congregation of a few hundred to over a thousand members.
The foundation of the Jesus Christ Compassion Ministry (JCM) is built on the companionship of Christ. Muthee Kiengei Benson not only preaches the gospel of Christ but also shares His love through philanthropic acts that have impacted the lives of hundreds of Kenyans.
Since the launch of the church, it has paid school fees to hundreds of kids, paid hospital bills for those who couldn’t afford it and also raise fundings for people needing money for their businesses.
Church Expansion
With root running deep in Nairobi, Muthee Kiengei Benson aka Guka wa Nairobi, launched the first international branch of JCM Church on February 12, 2024 in Washington DC, US, under the leadership of Pastor Charles Wachira. The launch was part of the celebration of the church’s one year anniversary.
The following year, June 21 2025, Bishop Muthee Kiengei Benson launched the first JCM Church branch in Telford, North Wales in the United Kingdom.
Currently, Jesus Christ Companion Ministry JCM has over 88 branches all over Kenya and international branches in America, United kingdom, Canada, Germany and in South Africa.
Philanthropy
Bishop Muthee Kiengei Benson is mostly known for his philanthropic acts. In 2025, he trended after raising crowd funding for Kaluma Boy that ran into millions. This comes after he donated ambulance to the Tiktok hospital that was been planned to be built by Gen Z.
Family
Bishop Muthee Kiengei Benson is married to Joyceline Ngaru aka Joy Benson. The two tied the knot on July 7, 2016. Their marriage is blessed with wonderful children, Orpah,Arsene and June.
Controversy
In 2024, Bishop Ben Kiengei was called out by Kenyas following his comments on a local TV station where he described Pritty Vishy as been ugly and also saying Stivo Simple Boy doesn’t have a talent.
Following that backlash, Bishop Ben Kiengei tendered an apology. “I Am Really Sorry And I Take This Moment To Highly Apologise, I Went Over Board And
Mentioned You In A Wrong Way, Get a
Space In Your Heart To Forgive Me,” – he said.
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