Pastor James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism is trending again—this time for claiming he’s still a young man despite being 73. In a humorous sermon that has gone viral, he hilariously trimmed down his age using his own unique logic, leaving netizens laughing and sharing their own age “deductions.”
Highlights
- Pastor Ng’ang’a told his congregation not to call him “mzee,” saying he’s still “kijana”
- He deducted 30 years from his age—20 for time and 10 for “ujinga”—to declare he’s 40
- The viral clip of the sermon left social media users amused and reacting with jokes
- He also playfully referenced his wife, Murugi Maina, calling her a “Gen Z”
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In a now-viral moment during a church service, Pastor Ng’ang’a firmly declared he doesn’t want to be referred to as “mzee” (old man). Instead, he insisted he’s still youthful, stating, “Mimi ni kijana!” to roars of laughter from his congregation.
Ng’ang’a, known for his dramatic delivery, explained how he came to his youthful conclusion.
He started by subtracting 20 years from his 73, bringing it down to 53. Then, he deducted another 10 for “ujinga” (foolishness), and just like that, declared himself 40 years old.
“Weka hio kando, usiniite mzee,” he quipped.
The clip quickly circulated online, with fans and followers adding their own spin. One user joked, “Nikitoa 12 years za ushamba niko class eight,” while another chimed in, “I’m only 22 if I don’t count my struggles.” The responses turned the sermon moment into a light-hearted trend.
Ng’ang’a didn’t stop there. He teased his wife Murugi Maina, who was in the audience, referring to her as “Gen Z.” When she hesitated to hug him after the sermon, the congregation burst into fresh laughter. The playful moment added to the fun and showed a lighter side of the preacher.
Because let’s face it—if age is in the mind, Pastor Ng’ang’a is definitely in his prime.
