Controversial televangelist Pastor James Ng’ang’a has once again stirred debate after revealing that he physically disciplined his son following a drunken incident at home—and later blocked him from accessing his property.
Speaking during a recent sermon at his Neno Evangelism Centre, Ng’ang’a told his congregation that his son had shown up at his house intoxicated and allegedly threatened house staff with a knife, prompting him to take drastic action.
“I have my son who drinks alcohol properly. I told him, ‘You haven’t even drunk—that’s a joke,’” Ng’ang’a said.
“The other day he came home drunk, and I disciplined him properly. I hear he took a P3 on me. What’s a P3 to me?” he added, referring to the government-issued medical form used to report assault or injury.
The preacher, a former inmate who has openly spoken about his past involvement in crime and eventual salvation, insisted that he could not tolerate what he termed “rubbish” behaviour under his roof.
“I can’t accept such nonsense. I didn’t disturb my mother. I can’t allow my son to be taking a knife and threatening my househelps in the house. To me, an ex-prisoner?” he said, expressing both anger and disappointment.
Ng’ang’a said he has since blocked his son and warned that his wealth and success were not to be inherited without discipline or accountability.
“You Must Pay the Price for Success”
Ng’ang’a used the personal story to drive home a broader message to his followers about the value of hard work, endurance, and sacrifice.
“You have to pay the price. Even if I give it to you freely, they will still come for it—because they see you have not paid the price,” he declared.
“Teach yourself to pay the price for what you want,” he urged his congregation.
Ng’ang’a’s emphasis was that material success and spiritual maturity require personal transformation, and that even family members are not exempt from that principle.
Reactions and Context
Ng’ang’a’s comments come amid growing public concern about youth mental health, substance abuse, and discipline in Kenyan households. While some viewers on social media applauded his “tough love” approach, others questioned the use of physical discipline and the public airing of private family matters.
The P3 form mentioned in his sermon is typically used to document injuries sustained during assaults, often in preparation for legal proceedings. Whether his son pursued the matter legally remains unclear.
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