This archive report was first published on 25 September 2019.
Pasta Ng'ang'a Denies Claims of Mental Health Issues ¶
Published on September 25, 2019
Pasta Ng'ang'a, a 66-year-old pastor, has denied claims of being mentally unstable, despite a video of him making erratic statements going viral on social media.
Ng'ang'a, who is also a father, has been at the center of controversy after a video of him surfaced, showing him making claims that he is not mentally ill and that he will be the last person to take his own life.
"Mimi sio mgonjwa na niko na mtoto mdogo. Mimi nitakuwa mtu wa mwisho kujiua. Endapo kila mtu atakufa, Kila mtu akifa nitasalia nimesimama," Ng'ang'a said in the video.
Ng'ang'a's statements have sparked concern among his followers and the public, with some calling for him to seek help for his mental health.
However, Ng'ang'a has denied the claims, saying that he is healthy and that he will not take his own life.
"Wajua kuna wakati nilitoka jela na nilikuwa nikisukuma mkokoten," Ng'ang'a said in a statement.
Ng'ang'a's statements have been met with mixed reactions, with some people calling for him to seek help and others defending him, saying that he is a respected pastor and that his statements should be taken seriously.