Controversial city preacher James Ng’ang’a has once again sparked online debate after publicly reminding his wife, Murugi Maina, that he “rescued” her from Mukuru kwa Njenga.
The moment happened during a church service at Neno Evangelism Centre and quickly spread across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, where Kenyans dissected the exchange between the preacher and his wife.
According to videos circulating online, Ng’ang’a invited Murugi to greet the congregation while referring to her background and spiritual journey.
“I removed you from Mukuru kwa Njenga,” Ng’ang’a told his wife during the sermon.
     Pastor Ng’ang’a and  his wife, Murugi Maina // Courtesy

Murugi Maina Responds Calmly

Murugi stood before the congregation and calmly introduced herself, saying she was born again and now lives in Karen.
She explained that her life changed after learning spiritual teachings at the church, particularly lessons about “altars” and spiritual foundations.

“I already left Mukuru, so my home is Karen,” Murugi told congregants.

She added that she had identified spiritual challenges linked to her upbringing and believes overcoming them transformed her life.
“When I left there, I built new altars that now rule over my life,” she said.
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Fans React Online

As clips from the church service circulated online, social media users flooded comment sections with mixed reactions, ranging from humour to sympathy and admiration.
One user identified as Alika wrote:
“I like her maturity.”
Another fan, Sylvers, praised her calmness, commenting:
“The lady is wise.”
Sue also admired how Murugi handled the moment publicly:
“If composure were a person, that would be you.”
Karolina, however, admitted she would not tolerate such public remarks, writing:
“I can’t stand humiliation!”
                                            Pastor Ng'ang'a // Mpasho

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