The controversial pastor and founder of Neno Evangelism Centre, Pastor James Ng’ang’a, has once again come under public scrutiny following a televised church service in which he appeared to publicly humiliate his wife, Murugi Maina, claiming he had “rescued” her from Mukuru kwa Njenga.
The moment, which many described as theatrical, reignited debate about the dynamics of high-profile evangelical marriages and the boundaries of conduct within the pulpit.
While addressing his congregation on resilience, Pastor Ng’ang’a diverted from his sermon and called his wife forward.
“There is a certain woman I was with, let her greet you and tell you where she comes from,” he said, adding, “I removed you from Mukuru kwa Njenga.”
The remarks, delivered in his characteristically forceful tone, were widely interpreted as an assertion of dominance and a reminder of his perceived role in his wife’s transformation and social mobility.
