Controversial preacher James Maina Ng’ang’a from Neno Evangelism has offered guidance to his followers, advising them against investing in expensive smartphones. In the course of a sermon, Ng’ang’a expressed his belief that acquiring a costly phone is impractical, as it can become a distraction, consuming one’s attention excessively.
He remarked, “It’s foolish to buy a twenty-thousand-shilling phone, get a loan from Safaricom, and end up paying every day unless you are foolish. A twenty-thousand-shilling phone will demand your constant attention as you walk. Your mind will be fixated on that phone.”
Interestingly, Ng’ang’a paradoxically revealed that he himself owns an expensive phone, boasting of its value. He justified his possession, stating that it was a necessity due to his social standing.
“My phone costs 240,000 shillings. I was given 160,000 shillings by someone, and I added more money to buy this phone. Pastor, what reason do you have to buy such a phone? Personally, I don’t even use the phone much; I’m all about WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube. I don’t use the other features. But because of my class, when we go to certain places, I place it on the table,” he declared.
The sermon has sparked varied reactions among online users, with some criticizing the preacher while others viewed his statements as comical. Social media users shared their opinions, expressing a range of sentiments:
MC Manviva humorously commented, “After Butita, it’s now Pastor Ng’ang’a, my comedy lineup is powerful.”
Kay Njugush expressed disappointment, saying, “Your class when your daughter is begging you for help for her sick son, shame on you, Pastor.”
Ngash suggested practicality, stating, “You’ve really missed the mark here, commander. Unless it’s a phone for business purposes, a normal one would suffice.”
Sukie shifted the focus, noting, “The issue is not the pastor; it’s the followers’ problem here.”
Another netizen marveled at the audience’s attentiveness during the sermon.
