The Sunday service, which had started peacefully with praise and worship, suddenly turned chaotic when the two men of God disagreed in the middle of the sermon.
Witnesses said the argument began with words but quickly escalated into a physical fight in full view of the congregation.
Shocked worshippers, including children and elderly members, tried to intervene, but the pastors, both well-known figures in the Christian community, continued to exchange blows and insults.
Some church elders rushed to the pulpit in an attempt to separate them, while others pleaded with the faithful to remain calm.
The dramatic incident forced the church leadership to cut the service short. Members were later informed that services would be suspended until further notice as the matter is resolved.
According to insiders, tension between the two pastors had been building for months over leadership wrangles and disagreements on the management of church resources. The Sunday clash appears to have been the breaking point.
Videos of the fight, recorded by some congregants on their phones, have since gone viral on social media, attracting widespread criticism and ridicule.
Many Kenyans expressed disappointment, saying the fight was a shameful act that set a bad example for believers.
Others, however, argued that the incident exposed deeper issues within churches that need to be addressed.
Religious leaders from other denominations have called for calm, urging Christians not to lose faith because of the actions of a few.
“The church should be a place of peace, not violence. We encourage dialogue and humility among leaders,” one bishop said.
The fate of the two pastors now lies in the hands of the church governing council, which is expected to meet soon to decide on disciplinary measures.
For now, members of the affected church have been advised to worship at home or in neighboring churches as investigations continue.
The incident remains the talk of the town, with many questioning how men of God could allow personal differences to erupt in such a dramatic and embarrassing way.
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