Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has recently shared revealing insights into his past employment with Pastor James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism Centre during the early phase of his journalism career.
In a candid interview with a local radio station on Thursday, February 22, Thang’wa unveiled the challenging aspects of working under the esteemed pastor, exposing the unyielding nature of Pastor Ng’ang’a as both a church leader and a businessman.
Thang’wa, occupying a leadership role among the church staff, disclosed that he received a meager monthly compensation of Ksh30,000, despite shouldering significant responsibilities. In contrast, other employees were compensated based on their monthly performance, without fixed salaries provided.
“From the salary, one was expected to offer 10 percent tithe of their salary as an offering,” he recounted.
“He never used to pay us via the bank. He would call us into his office within the church and call out names, paying us according to our contributions in that particular month,” he added.
This disparity in remuneration sheds light on Pastor Ng’ang’a’s exploitative practices, underscoring his lack of regard for fair compensation and equitable treatment of his employees. Thang’wa’s account paints a critical picture of Pastor Ng’ang’a as a stern employer prioritizing profit over the welfare of his staff, both in the church and in business.
Elaborating on the system, Thang’wa explained that his salary remained unaffected due to his close friendship with Pastor Ng’ang’a at the time. Nevertheless, he expressed regret that other employees weren’t as fortunate, often facing arbitrary salary deductions.
Recalling Ng’ang’a’s payment approach, Thang’wa recounted how the pastor would arbitrarily decrease employees’ wages based on their perceived productivity. If an employee had contributed less in a particular month, Ng’ang’a would reduce their pay accordingly, leaving them with considerably less than their previous earnings.
“What have you done this month? How much do I pay you for that? Ksh15,000? This month you get Ksh5,000,” Thang’wa recalled Ng’ang’a’s uncompromising stance during salary disbursements.
