Activists under the Coalition Against Sexual Violence (CASV) have called upon the government and relevant stakeholders to take action against Pastor James Ng'ang'a for his recent sentiments.
The controversial Pastor on Sunday, January 19, came under fire after he mocked women and linked certain types of dressing and makeup by women to rape.
The Neno Evangelism Centre founder attracted controversy after he tore into women and accused them of not being beautiful enough to attract rapists despite taking their time applying makeup and cosmetics.
"Women are getting raped and you couldn't even get someone who could rape you.You are not beautiful, that's why people are not even raping you," said the pastor as quoted by the CASV.
His sentiments elicited anger, shock, and debate among Kenyans and leaders, but almost a week since he made them, no action has been taken against him.
CASV has condemned the sentiments of the pastor and has called on the government to take action against him, and others who promote sexual violence against women.
"We call upon Apostle Ng'ang'a to issue a public apology and retract his harmful statement and the government and relevant authorities to take action against him and other individuals who incite violence through their platforms," the statement read in part.
The coalition has also called upon the religious community to hold leaders accountable and ensure they promote messages aligned with human rights and social justice.
According to the activists, sexual violence is a heinous crime rooted in power, control, and a disregard for human dignity and not beauty and attractiveness.
The coalition has joined leaders and other activist organizations in condemning the pastor, finding his comments unacceptable and against the values of dignity, respect, and justice.
On Monday, the Kenya Women's Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) castigated the Pastor over the same, describing them as harmful and insensitive.
Despite the numerous calls for apology, pastor Ng'ang'a had yet to release any statements by the time of this article's publishing.
