Prophet Carmel, husband to popular Nairobi preacher Reverend Lucy Natasha, has stirred social media buzz after deleting photos of himself with his spiritual daughter, Karen Rajan. The move follows recent controversy sparked by a series of photos showing the two in matching outfits — a gesture that ignited speculation about possible tension in his marriage.
The Canada-based preacher, who married Reverend Natasha in January 2022, had previously shared the photos with a heartfelt caption praising Karen, describing her as “a rare gift and a blessing to the kingdom.” However, the affectionate tone and coordinated attire quickly drew public scrutiny, with many Kenyans online questioning the appropriateness of the post.
The Deleted Post
In the since-deleted message, Carmel had written:
“@karen_rajan You are a star, a vessel, and a blessing to the kingdom! You are a rare gift to God’s Kingdom, and I’m grateful for all you do. The best is yet to come!”
Social media users were quick to notice that Reverend Natasha neither liked nor commented on the post — a noticeable departure from the couple’s usual pattern of mutual online engagement. Observers also pointed out that the two had stopped interacting on each other’s posts around the same period, fueling rumours of possible strain in their relationship.
Public Reaction
Following the backlash, Carmel deleted the photos from both his Instagram and Facebook accounts. It remains unclear whether the posts were permanently removed or temporarily archived. The images, reportedly taken in Alberta, Canada, had attracted thousands of reactions before their disappearance.
Kenyans online were quick to weigh in with their trademark humour and curiosity. “When you marry a Kenyan, you marry the nation — we’ll watch every move you make,” one fan joked. Another quipped, “He can delete photos, but not someone from his heart.” Others expressed concern over what they perceived as blurred boundaries between spiritual mentorship and personal relationships.
Carmel Responds
In response to the controversy, Prophet Carmel dismissed allegations of impropriety, clarifying that he has several “spiritual daughters” and that his gestures of mentorship and appreciation are often misunderstood. To further affirm his commitment, he later posted affectionate photos with his wife accompanied by a caption about their “unshakable bond built on divine purpose.”
Despite his clarification, speculation continues, especially after fans noticed that Karen Rajan has not interacted with the preacher’s latest posts featuring Reverend Natasha — a departure from her previous engagement patterns.
Silence and Speculation
As of now, neither Prophet Carmel nor Reverend Natasha has publicly addressed the issue directly. The couple, known for their lavish public displays of affection and joint ministry appearances, has not shared new photos together since the controversy began.
The incident has once again placed the high-profile clergy couple under the public microscope, leaving followers debating whether the deleted posts were simply part of a digital clean-up — or signs of deeper tension behind the scenes.
