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The Neno Evangelism Centre, owned by the controversial pastor James Ng\u2019ang\u2019a, is facing imminent demolition as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) takes steps to reclaim prime land reportedly originally owned by the Kenya Railways Corporation but currently utilized by private individuals.<\/p>\n

The affected properties, which include Pastor James Maina Ng\u2019ang\u2019a\u2019s church and Bishop Margaret Wanjiru\u2019s Jesus Is Alive Ministries, are part of a broader effort to address illegal land use in the area.<\/p>\n

Other entities occupying Kenya Railways land without proper authorization include Rubis Petrol Station along Uhuru Highway and Arts 680 Limited.<\/p>\n

On March 6, 2023, government officials began demolishing Bishop Margaret Wanjiru\u2019s church, leading to a confrontation and her subsequent hospitalization at Aga Khan University Hospital.<\/p>\n

When contacted for comment, Pastor Ng\u2019ang\u2019a, who was reportedly in Jerusalem, declined to discuss the matter, stating:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m in Jerusalem for prayers. I can\u2019t talk about those dramas for now. God is good in all directions; empty we came and empty we will go. Be blessed.\u201d<\/p>\n

In November 2023, the founder of Neno Evangelism Church secured court orders to halt any construction, sale, disposal, or lease of the property.<\/p>\n

This legal move followed a longstanding dispute with Kenya Railways, with Pastor Ng\u2019ang\u2019a obtaining a separate court order in June 2023, preventing the government entity from evicting him from the disputed land along Haile Selassie Avenue.<\/p>\n

Kenya Railways maintains that the land in question is part of a railway reserve.<\/p>\n

Incidentally, in October 2023, the controversial religious figure publicly denounced the government, accusing them of burdening Kenyans with increased taxes.<\/p>\n

Ng\u2019ang\u2019a, known for his outspoken views against the government, expressed his grievances during a live church service at the Neno Evangelism headquarters in Nairobi.<\/p>\n

Addressing the congregation, the preacher asserted his right as a man of God to speak truth to power, challenging the authorities to shut down his church if they disagreed.<\/p>\n

He criticized the government for what he perceived as mismanagement of the economy, stating that they were arbitrarily allocating funds while threatening to close churches.<\/p>\n

Ng\u2019ang\u2019a also issued a warning to the leadership of Kenya Kwanza, cautioning them that if they persist in their current course, divine consequences await.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpeaking as an apostle, you are toying with God, and He will oust you from the kitchen,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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