Controversial preacher Apostle James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism Centre has finally broken his silence following the explosive viral video that triggered public outrage and calls for his arrest.
In the clip, which circulated widely online, Ng’ang’a appeared to confess to a shocking past crime, sparking uproar and prompting Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris to demand that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) open a probe into the pastor’s remarks.
But now, the fiery preacher is hitting back — claiming his words were “taken completely out of context.”
“It Was a Testimony, Not a Confession” — Ng’ang’a Defends Himself
Speaking during a live church service, Pastor Ng’ang’a dismissed the accusations, saying that his controversial remarks were part of a spiritual testimony, not an admission of guilt.
“People twisted my words. I was giving a testimony of how far God has brought me, not confessing to a crime,” he declared to his congregation.
He went on to accuse politicians, including Esther Passaris, of double standards and hypocrisy, claiming they were using his name to gain attention instead of addressing the country’s real problems.
“These MPs should stop pretending to be holy. Some of them have done worse things in private, yet they are pointing fingers at me,” Ng’ang’a said.
Passaris Demands Accountability
Earlier in the week, Passaris had taken to social media to call for an investigation, saying that if the viral video was authentic, it amounted to a criminal confession and not a sermon.
She wrote:
“In this era of AI-generated videos, I don’t know if it’s genuine or fake, but one thing remains — it MUST be investigated.”
Passaris urged Ng’ang’a to surrender to authorities if his remarks were true and to name the other individuals allegedly involved.
Public Debate Heats Up
The clash between the two high-profile figures has reignited fierce online debate about morality, religion, and accountability in Kenya.
Supporters of Ng’ang’a say he is being unfairly targeted by politicians and the media, while critics argue that the pastor’s frequent controversies have crossed too many lines.
As of now, the DCI has not confirmed whether any formal investigation has been launched.
Meanwhile, Pastor Ng’ang’a remains defiant — promising to continue preaching and warning his critics that “no man can silence the servant of God.”
