Pastor James Ng’ang’a has strongly refuted claims that his church, Neno Evangelism Ministry, located near the Nairobi Railway Station, was demolished. Viral images circulating online on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, suggested the church had been brought down, sparking widespread concern and sympathy messages directed at the televangelist.
Viral Images Cause Panic
Ng’ang’a revealed that he had received numerous phone calls from people offering condolences and encouragement, despite the fact that the church remains intact.
“Watu wanipigia simu wengine wananiambia pole, wengine wanasema jipe moyo. Mimi nasema, msiniambie pole, kanisa haijabomolewa,” he said.
The outspoken preacher clarified that the images were misleading and had been generated using artificial intelligence, dismissing them as false.
Church Still Standing
Ng’ang’a assured his followers and the public that no demolition had taken place. He emphasized that any matter involving the church is already before the courts, and therefore, no such action could occur without a lawful court order.
“Hii picha mnasema inatembea ati kanisa imebomolewa si ukweli. Kanisa haijabomolewa,” he added.
Authorities also reached out to verify the claims, with inspectors confirming that the reports were false.
Legal and Procedural Safeguards
Ng’ang’a stressed that demolishing a church cannot be done arbitrarily, noting that strict procedures must be followed.
“Ata kama kuna nini, hakuna kitu inaweza kufanyika bila order. Kanisa si bar, lazima kuwe na process,” he said.
He insisted that no individual, regardless of their status, could demolish a place of worship without due process and official authorisation.
“I Am Not Intimidated”
The preacher dismissed the rumours as attempts to intimidate him, asserting that his faith remains unshaken.
“Hata kama ingetokea, haiwezi kunipa hofu. Hakuna mahali unaweza kumdefend Mungu,” Ng’ang’a said.
He further explained that he understands how government systems operate, reiterating that no official action of such magnitude could happen quietly or without his knowledge.
Conclusion
Pastor Ng’ang’a’s response highlights the growing challenge of misinformation fueled by AI-generated content. While the viral images caused unnecessary panic, his firm dismissal reassured followers that Neno Evangelism Ministry Church remains intact and that due process would be respected in any future developments.
