Pastor James Ng’ang’a has hit back at critics who condemned him for refusing to help Milka Moraa, a struggling mother of two. The controversy started when Moraa went to his church, seeking financial help after her house in Mukuru Kwa Njenga was locked due to unpaid rent.
Instead of offering assistance, Pastor Ng’ang’a dismissed her and told her to seek help from the police or Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. His reaction sparked outrage among Kenyans, with many calling him rude and insensitive.
However, Moraa later found help from police officer Sammy Ondimu, who stepped in and raised money for her. Ondimu not only paid her rent but also secured her a job and a house under the government’s affordable housing project.
As the backlash against him grew, Pastor Ng’ang’a released a video defending himself. He accused the media of unfairly portraying him, asking why they never highlighted the people he had helped in the past.
“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 the cases of people I have helped? My church is not the government of Kenya. I was not chosen by men,” he said.
The outspoken preacher made it clear that his church was not a charity organization, warning people against coming to seek financial aid.
“Open your own church and help the needy. But don’t come here and tell me you have not paid rent. This is a place of worship. If you think I will pay rent for you, wrong number.”
What raised eyebrows further was his cryptic warning to Ondimu and Moraa, suggesting that they would regret the turn of events.
“Itawakula. Wait and see,” Pastor Ng’ang’a declared, leaving many wondering what he meant by those words.
Despite everything, Moraa has maintained that she holds no grudge against the pastor. Instead, she thanked him for directing her, which eventually led her to meet Ondimu, who changed her life.
By tuko