Neno Evangelism Pastor James Ng'ang'a was on Tuesday charged with death threats by Kiambu Principal Magistrate Justus Kituku after two days in police custody.
The controversial preacher was arrested on Sunday and locked at Muthaiga Police Station after Citizen TV's Linus Kaikai complained about death threats by Ng'ang'a.
And the Magistrate granted him Sh200,000 cash bail or a bond of Sh300,000, an indication that he would be allowed to leave once he fulfils the conditions.
According to the charge sheet, on or about March 10, 2019 at an unknown place within Nairobi County and without lawful excuse, he uttered words that
“wewe kijana wachana ma mambo zako, na kama umeingia laini ya Ng’ang’a [young man, stop your nonsense. If you’ve decided to cross Pastor Ng’ang’a’s line], my friend you will face the consequences…I can’t hide you but you can hide me”.
Thereafter, Mr Ng'ang'a released a video which was widely circulated on social media, warning the veteran TV anchor and programme producer of unspecified consequences.
In his short opinion of live TV, Kaikai had accused rogue pastors of extorting unsuspecting followers, calling for their immediate prosecution; a move that may have angered Ng'ang'a.
“We are dealing with thieves, not men of God. These are cold blooded evangelical vampires living off the blood of their flock in the name of Jesus. They are conmen who must have their date with our police and our law courts,” Mr Kaikai had said, on his hard hitting statement on Citizen TV.
In a rejoinder, the self-proclaimed 'miracle worker' condemned the journalist and warned against interference with the church.