Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua has reacted to the viral video showing controversial preacher James Ng'ang'a bashing bishops in his church.
In a Facebook post on Friday, the KFCB boss described the Neno Evangelism preacher's rant as an isolated case of insanity.
Mutua criticised the media for focusing on the theatrics of preachers like Ng'ang'a, instead of 'genuine' preachers, adding that he is a product of genuine preachers.
"There are genuine men of God in Kenya who walk in integrity and preach the truth, but the media will not focus on them. They will have a field day with Pastor Ng'ang'a's clip. That moment of insanity does not define the church. I know many good pastors who help the poor and conduct themselves with humility and dignity. I am a product of such genuine, spiritual, caring shepherds. They got me from the gutter and gave me hope. There are pastors and bishops who supported me when I had no title. They saw a future in me when I didn't even believe in myself. When I was planning my wedding in 1997, Bishop Alois Rutivi of Gospel Assembly Church mobilised the entire church to support us," he wrote.
Mutua called on Kenyans to reject church leaders who conduct themselves like Pastor Ng'ang'a and embrace those who are genuine.
"There are many such wonderful men of God. We must celebrate them and refuse the narrative that Pastor Ng'ang'a's expletives define our church leaders. That said, the clip is unfortunate. It's an isolated moment of temporary insanity and should be treated as such," he added.