The acquittal of Neno Evangelism Ministries Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a in a fatal accident case that led to death of Mercy Njeri continues to cause public uproar.Ng’ang’a alongside two other people were charged in 2015 for reckless driving that led to the deceased death.However, a Limuru court acquitted the three against the charges on grounds that the prosecution failed to produce evidence linking them to the crime.As Kenyan’s continue to demand for Mercy Njeri’s family justice, here is a list of top preachers battling cases in court.1. Bishop Gilbert Deya He is a United Kingdom (UK) based preacher currently in police remand as his trial over alleged theft of five children continues.Deya was in 2017 charged with five counts of child stealing. He is said to have committed the offense in 2004 at High Rise estate in Nairobi.Deya’s bid to be released on bond or bail has often hit a snag as the prosecution argues that he is a flight risk and could escape if released.2. Pastor James Ng’ang’a He is the Neno Evangelism pastor and Bishop.Ng’ang’a is not new to controversy and there are claims that he is an ex- convict and was allegedly once detained at the Shimo La Tewa Prison in Mombasa.The preacher has often been quoted saying that he is not afraid of jail and that prison is like his second home.Nga’ng’a was last week acquitted of reckless driving charges where a woman (Mercy Njeri) was killed in fatal accident in Limuru in 2015.The government has vowed to appeal the preacher’s acquittal.3. Bishop Margret Wanjiru She is the Bishop of the Jesus Is Alive Ministries that has its main branch located in Nairobi. Bishop Wanjiru is the first preacher to successfully venture into politics and win a political seat.Wanjiru won the Starehe parliamentary seat in 2007. She unsuccessfully contested for the Nairobi senate seat in 2013.
In 2017, she lost her bid to contest for Nairobi governor seat after losing to the now governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko in the Jubilee Party nominations.
In April last year (2017), the Bishop was charged in court for allegedly causing public disturbance and destroying ballot boxes and property worth Sh300,000 during the Jubilee party nomination at the City market polling station.Wanjiru’s case is still pending in court.
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