09/09/2023
PC Kibet and Pastor Nganga
Yesterday, Super Cop Police Constable Kibet - popularly nicknamed "James Bond" by locals - from Parklands Police Station, pulled over Pastor Ng'ang'a along Ojijo Road for exceeding the speed limit.
Upon realizing the gravity of the situation, Pastor Ng'ang'a, trying to assert some dominance, retorted, “Don’t you not recognize me? I am Pastor Ng'ang'a, the Chief General Commander of the army of the Lord! Be assured, I am not a thief."
However, setting the stage for a showdown of wit and wills, Officer Kibet unimpressed and now even more agitated, shot back, “If you truly are Pastor Ng'ang'a, you must surely have a Bible in your car. Toka and bring it with you.”
Without missing a beat, Pastor Ng'ang'a produced not only his Bible but also anointing oil, hoping these symbols would be his ticket
out of the sticky situation.
Challenging him further, Officer Kibet said, "Please read Matthew 5:25-26 to me."
With a hint of nervousness masked by confidence, Pastor Ng'ang'a read out loud: “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison. And if that happens, you surely won’t be free again until you have paid the last penny." (Matthew 5:25-26 NLT)
This biblical passage left Pastor Ng'ang'a, the so-called commander of God's army, in utter shock. Realizing the gravity of the passage's implication, he "generously" offered his "Tithe of KSH five hundred shillings to his unexpected "Bishop."
Smirking, the officer accepted the Tithe and imparted one last piece of wisdom: “You see, commander? That's the end of our matter. Go in peace and remember: policemen don't merely collect bribes. We settle matters swiftly and harmoniously, ensuring no one ends up behind bars. Think of it as a divine intervention of sorts."
Reiss Nelson Yegon