Pastor Ng'ang'a Urges Kenyans Not to Fight Police, Condemns Brutality

• Pastor James Ng’ang’a painted a vivid picture of grieving parents and condemned a culture of violence growing between citizens and law enforcement
• His strong words for CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s recent remarks stirred debate, as he warned that reckless statements could be dangerously misinterpreted
• The preacher’s sharp rebuke of politicians intoxicated by power sparked both praise and humour online

Neno Evangelism Centre's Pastor James Ng’ang’a has weighed in on the national conversation surrounding rising police brutality and civilian unrest.

Speaking during a recent sermon, the outspoken preacher painted a painful picture of parents losing children at the hands of law enforcement.

What did Pastor Ng'ang'a say about police brutality?

Acknowledging the emotional weight behind such tragedies, Ng’ang’a was quick to caution Kenyans against responding with violence.

“I’m not saying it’s right for citizens to attack the police. The police are our helpers. When you’re robbed, you go to the police. When you’re assaulted, you report to the police. They serve both sides," he stated.

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The man of God emphasised that the police service, though under fire, remains a crucial part of maintaining law and order and should not be turned into a target.

Pastor Ng'ang'a's warning to Murkomen

However, Ng’ang’a did not hold back in criticising recent remarks made by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, who had suggested that police should use their weapons to defend themselves.

"Muombee polisi, we are in a difficult season. It’s just that some instigators are out here saying ‘kill people.’ If someone kills, they won’t go to your mother’s house. When their job is done, they’ll retire and go back to their people. Stop the incitement," he added.

He went further, urging politicians and leaders to stay grounded and not let power intoxicate them.

“You just got that office recently, and you're still young. Relax, some of you behave like you’re the ones who founded the government. It belonged to Moi, and Kenyatta, and it will keep moving. Don’t act like Kenya belongs only to you," he stated firmly.

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Has police brutality been on the rise?

His comments come at a time when public trust in law enforcement is once again under scrutiny, following a string of recent cases involving alleged police brutality.

In one incident, a young blogger, Albert Ojwang, reportedly died under unclear circumstances while in police custody.

The protests that followed his death turned chaotic, with a hawker being shot at close range in broad daylight, the moment captured on video and widely circulated online.

During the recent anniversary of the 2025 Gen Z protests, more violence erupted, with both civilians and police sustaining injuries in fresh clashes.

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Here are some reactions from social media users:

KAMAU KAINI:

"This man is talking sense. He has a point."

Ruffniger:

"Kwa mara ya kwanza nimekupongeza."

MUGITHI BAE:

"Wameanza kukulana wenyewe kwa wenyewe. watumie moto ingine."

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renhardbonnke2:

"Commander Leo nayo umeongea."

fafa mukuru:

"Knowledge is power, experience always guide you."

Bayete Siyabonga:

"CG ako sawa ako na wisdom si lazima upate degree ndio ufunze watu Commander General amepitia maisha na ako na experience na knowledge ya maisha."

gitaukababa1:

"Hadi mnafanya commender kizungu imtoke kwa mapua. Ako na point lakini."

Will Pastor Ng'ang'a lose his church?

In a separate incident, Pastor Ng’ang’a responded sharply after Nairobi City County officials visited his church over claims of an unpaid KSh 10 million land rate debt.

The visit, led by Chief Environment Officer Geoffrey Mosiria on May 18, followed Ng’ang’a’s earlier dismissal of the debt, which sparked backlash from county authorities.

Ng’ang’a denied refusing to pay and clarified that the matter is already in court, which he said explained the friction between him and the county government.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke