Always drowning in controversy, Kenyan televangelist Pastor James Ng’ang’a, founder of Neno Evangelism Centre, has ignited nationwide outrage after a viral video appeared to show him confessing to participating in the gang rape of a woman with seven other men during his early years, before founding his church.

The clip, reportedly recorded during a church service, has been widely circulated across social media platforms, drawing condemnation from Kenyans who described his tone as disturbingly casual. Even more alarming to many viewers was the reaction from the congregation, with some appearing to laugh and clap as Ng’ang’a recounted the story.

Public reaction has been swift and fierce, with Kenyans online demanding immediate legal investigation, calling the moment a shocking example of moral decay and desensitization in some religious spaces. Others are questioning the limits of forgiveness when it comes to crimes of sexual violence.

While Pastor Ng’ang’a has long been open about his criminal past, having served nearly two decades in prison for robbery, he has claimed to turn his life around. This new revelation has reignited debate about redemption versus accountability. Critics argue that the remarks glorify rather than repent past wrongdoing.

As Kenyans await official statements by law enforcement or church representatives, online activists and women’s rights advocates are urging authorities to take action, noting that such admissions, if true, demand immediate investigation.

For many Kenyans, the uproar reflects broader frustration with unchecked power in the pulpit, where religious leaders wield massive influence yet often face little scrutiny.
The video’s spread has reopened painful national conversations about faith, forgiveness, and justice, and whether repentance alone can absolve crimes of sexual violence.