Controversial preacher Pastor James Ng’ang’a has hit back at critics after being accused of lacking compassion when he refused to help Milka Moraa a struggling mother.
Speaking out, Ng’ang’a defended his actions, insisting that he was under no obligation to assist those in financial distress and accusing the media of unfairly targeting him.
“Those of you in the media, look for your agemates to play with. I see you saying I did not help that woman. Why haven’t you highlighted cases of the people that I’ve helped? My church is not the government of Kenya. I am not chosen by men,” he said.
Ng’ang’a made it clear that his church was a place of worship, not a charity, and that people seeking financial aid should look elsewhere.
“Open your own church and help the needy. But don’t come here and tell me you have not paid rent. If you think I will pay rent for you, you have the wrong number. If that is what brings you here, this is the wrong number,” he declared.
He also took a jab at philanthropic police officer Sammy Ondimu, who later stepped in to help the woman, Milka Moraa, warning that their efforts would backfire.
“Itawakula. Wait and see,” he remarked.
How the Controversy Began
Ng’ang’a’s remarks came after a video went viral showing his interaction with Milka Moraa, a mother of two from Mukuru kwa Njenga.
Moraa had approached the preacher, explaining that she had been locked out of her house due to unpaid rent.
Instead of offering assistance, Ng’ang’a dismissed her and suggested she seek help from the police or Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
The video sparked widespread outrage, with many Kenyans criticizing the preacher for his harsh response.
However, Sammy Ondimu stepped in, raising money for Moraa, securing her a new home under the government’s affordable housing project, and helping her get a job.
Despite the backlash, Moraa later expressed gratitude, stating that she held no grudge against Ng’ang’a and even appreciated his guidance in directing her to alternative sources of help.
Outrage Over Insensitive Comments on GBV
Just as the dust was settling on the Moraa controversy, Pastor Ng’ang’a found himself in hot water again in January 2025 after making offensive remarks about gender-based violence (GBV).
The pastor’s remarks, which linked certain types of dressing and makeup to sexual violence, sparked widespread outrage, with many Kenyans expressing their shock and disappointment.
The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) condemned his comments, describing them as harmful and insensitive.
The group called on Ng’ang’a to issue a public apology, emphasizing that such statements undermine the fight against GBV.
“Such reckless and insensitive statements not only undermine the pain of survivors but also perpetuate harmful stereotypes that normalize GBV in our communities,” KEWOPA added.
by GEOFFREY MBUTHIA
