She regretted the fact that the political actions weakened the religious impact of her message, which stressed the sanctity of marriage, opposed both polygamy and traditional African folk magic and promoted the upliftment of common people, especially women. Lenshina never faced a trial but was detained by Kenneth Kaunda in Mumbwa district, beginning in August 1964. Her husband, Petros Chintankwa (who died in 1972), was detained with her.
She felt disappointed that political actions reduced the religious impact of her message, which focused on marriage's sanctity, opposed polygamy and traditional African magic, and supported common people, especially women. Lenshina did not face a trial but was arrested by Kenneth Kaunda in Mumbwa district from August 1964 onwards. Her husband, Petros Chintankwa (who died in 1972), was also detained with her.