An undated image showing an excavator demolishing the building of Apostle James Ng'ang'a's Neno Evangelism Ministry near Nairobi Railway Station has gone viral on social media, eliciting mixed reactions. However, a verification check has confirmed the image was created using artificial intelligence and the demolition claims are false. This incident highlights growing concerns about AI-generated content used to stir outrage online.
Reports claiming the demolition of Apostle James Ng'ang'a's Neno Evangelism Ministry church, located near Nairobi Railway Station, spread rapidly on social media on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. An accompanying image depicted an excavator tearing down the structure, with crowds watching from afar, and a caption alleging government officials were clearing the site for railway expansion. Some Kenyans suspected it was a political vendetta against the preacher.
A verification by Kenyans.co.ke revealed the image was 60% AI-generated, confirmed using tools like AI Image Detector and NoteGPT. Telltale signs included unnatural debris patterns, irregular rubble textures, and distorted branding on the excavator. Onlookers appeared blurred, no driver was visible in the machine, and the distance between the excavator and building seemed off.
No confirmation came from any government agency, Nairobi County government, or the National Police Service regarding the demolition. At the time of publication, the church, which accommodates hundreds of worshippers, remained intact with no signs of impending demolition.
This comes amid ongoing demolitions of structures on Kenya Railways land in Nairobi, such as the January 14, 2026, action that razed Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi's car wash, damaging nearby shops and vehicles. Ng'ang'a's church proximity to the station fueled speculation about its location. Such AI content exacerbates challenges of inciting outrage and boosting engagement on social media without facts.
