Pastor Ng’ang’a arrives in US for 3-day revival, says some Kenyans abroad have lost their way
Neno Evangelism Centre founder and head pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a has arrived in Seattle, United States, ahead of a three-day revival meeting set to bring together Kenyans living abroad.
The revival, scheduled to run from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, will be held at Gateway Centre Boulevard in Federal Way, Washington, and is expected to attract a large number of worshippers from the Kenyan diaspora.
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Speaking upon arrival on Thursday, April 30, 2026, Pastor Ng’ang’a said the mission of the visit was to deliver a message of hope and spiritual renewal, particularly to Kenyans living outside the country.
He noted that many people who relocate abroad often lose touch with certain aspects of their faith, while others may face spiritual challenges, including what he described as curses that followed them from home.
“Yeah, we have arrived in Seattle; now we are here, and we have come to bring good news to you all here. Because most times, people go abroad, like Kenyans, and forget a few things. And at the same time, some people left home but were cursed, so that’s why we have come here, we want to bless you from here,” he said.
He explained that the purpose of the revival was to bless attendees and remind them that God remains constant regardless of location or circumstance, urging them to reconnect with their faith and remain spiritually grounded.
Ng’ang’a further emphasised that the success of the revival would depend on the willingness of individuals to listen and receive the message, drawing reference to biblical teachings to underline the importance of attentiveness and faith during spiritual gatherings.
“We have come to remind you that God is still the same yesterday, today and forever. So welcome all, we are doing this revival and God will bless us all. It will depend on your listening. Even the Bible says in Acts that Paul was speaking yet people were just staring at him, and they were expecting a lot, and that’s why the Holy Spirit came down and they were all filled. So it will depend on you and your listening,” he added.
Life in prison
At the same time, the televangelist opened up about his personal journey, recounting a troubled past that saw him spend years in and out of prison.
According to him, his life took a turning point after encountering a preacher who introduced him to the message of Jesus, which he said ultimately led to his transformation.
The preacher’s message, he said, inspired him to embrace faith, and he later experienced a change in his life that saw him leave behind his past struggles. He added that after his release, he engaged in humble jobs to survive before eventually dedicating his life to ministry.
“I was in prison for 20 years on and off, and one day this man was preaching about Jesus. I had tried everything, even going to witchdoctors, but I never found any solution. That preacher said if you trust Jesus, you will never go back to jail. I believed him, and he prayed for me. That was in 1989 when I was in jail, and I was released in 1992,” Ng’ang’a said.
Ng’ang’a said his experience serves as proof of the power of faith, noting that despite lacking formal education, he was able to rebuild his life and begin preaching the gospel while engaging in small-scale business activities.
“I am not learned, and after getting out, I was doing menial jobs like carrying luggage for people. So there is God in heaven. I started selling mangoes while preaching the gospel at the same time,” he added.
The Seattle revival will also feature other guest ministers, including James Maina from Neno Evangelism Mombasa and Charles Muturi from Neno Evangelism Thika, who are expected to minister alongside Ng’ang’a throughout the three-day event.
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