Controversial city preacher Pastor James Ng’ang’a has announced his intention to purchase 100 housing units from the Affordable Housing project and donate them to underprivileged Kenyans.
His pledge comes just days after he made headlines for seemingly mocking a woman who sought rent assistance from his church.
Speaking at a press conference organized by the Ministry of Lands on Wednesday, Ng’ang’a stated that if the government agreed to allocate him the units, he would transfer their ownership to those in need.
During the event, he directly inquired whether he could receive 100 units, to which Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome assured him that the government would grant the allocation.
Ng’ang’a explained that his decision to embark on this initiative was rooted in his spiritual beliefs. He expressed a desire to make a meaningful impact before his passing, emphasizing that despite his financial ability to purchase the houses, he would eventually leave this world with nothing.
At the same time, the preacher defended himself against criticism following his response to the woman who had approached him for rent assistance.
He argued that many Kenyans misinterpreted his actions, often choosing to highlight the negative aspects of his activities while ignoring his charitable contributions.
Ng’ang’a further described Milka Moraa’s viral moment as a blessing in disguise, stating that the incident had drawn nationwide attention, ultimately leading Kenyans to rally behind her and help her secure an affordable housing unit.
He lamented that his other acts of generosity, such as donating food and offering financial assistance, rarely attracted public attention.
As an example, he recalled a recent incident where a man donated his last suit as an offering, prompting Ng’ang’a to gift him Ksh100,000—an act that, according to him, did not receive any media coverage.
During the meeting, CS Wahome reiterated that the Affordable Housing Programme was not solely focused on constructing homes but also aimed at enhancing dignity, security, and economic empowerment for millions of Kenyans.
She emphasized the government’s ambition to deliver 1 million housing units within five years, impacting over 15 million people both directly and indirectly.
Additionally, Wahome described Ng’ang’a’s involvement as both inspiring and impactful, noting that his interest in the program signified the growing awareness and support from various sectors of society.
