Salvation Healing Ministry preacher Victor Kanyari surprised his congregants with Christmas gifts, sparking mixed reactions online.

In a viral video, the controversial televangelist displayed colourful braids on his church's pulpit, announcing that he would gift them to his female congregants in preparation for the festive season.

Kanyari didn’t stop there—he also revealed plans to provide male congregants with socks. "I want to ensure every member of my church is looking good.

So, what will I give the men? I know they’ll start complaining. What should I gift them?… We’ve agreed on socks," he said, as his congregants cheerfully agreed.

The father of two has gifted his female congregants braids for Christmas

To his gesture, Kanyari invited four women to the front to help showcase the braids. "I need four women to come and hold these up so everyone can see. Don’t worry about your hair; even your daughters can benefit. We’ll make them look beautiful," he added.