Pastor James Ng’ang’a has dismissed claims that his church was demolished following the circulation of viral images online suggesting that Neno Evangelism Ministry Church, located near Nairobi Railway Station, had been brought down.
Speaking out after the claims spread widely on social media on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Ng’ang’a said he had been receiving numerous phone calls from people expressing sympathy, which prompted him to address the issue directly.
He noted that some callers were offering condolences while others were urging him to stay strong, even though, according to him, nothing had happened to the church.
He questioned why people were consoling him, “Watu wanipigia simu wengine wananiambia pole, wengine wanasema jipe moyo. Mimi nasema, msiniambie pole, kanisa haijabomolewa,” he said.
Church still standing
The outspoken televangelist clarified that the church remains intact and described the circulating images as misleading, saying they were created using artificial intelligence.
He urged the public to stop worrying, insisting that there had been no demolition and no such action could take place without his knowledge.
Ng’ang’a said the images being shared online had caused unnecessary panic, adding, “Hii picha mnasema inatembea ati kanisa imebomolewa si ukweli. Kanisa haijabomolewa.”
Ng’ang’a explained that any matter involving the church is already before the courts and that no demolition could occur without a lawful court order.
He added that even authorities had reached out to verify the claims, with inspectors calling to check whether the church had indeed been demolished, only to confirm that the reports were false.
He insisted that no one could wake up and demolish a church without following the law, saying, “Ata kama kuna nini, hakuna kitu inaweza kufanyika bila order. Kanisa si bar, lazima kuwe na process.”
I am not intimidated
Dismissing the idea that anyone could randomly bring down a church, Ng’ang’a stressed that such actions follow strict procedures.
He maintained that no individual, regardless of their status, could demolish a place of worship without due process, including official authorisation.
The preacher further expressed confidence, saying the rumours did not intimidate him. He stated that even in the unlikely event of such an action, it would not shake his faith, adding, “Hata kama ingetokea, haiwezi kunipa hofu. Hakuna mahali unaweza kumdefend Mungu.”
Ng’ang’a also pointed out that he understands how government systems operate, reiterating that no official action of that magnitude could happen quietly .
