Mamlaka Chapel Scandal: Woman Earning Sh800,000 a Month Seeks Husband’s Arrest Over School FeesMamlaka Chapel Scandal: Woman Earning Sh800,000 a Month Seeks Husband’s Arrest Over School Fees
A woman who emerged as a key witness in the Mamlaka Hill Chapel scandal is seeking her husband’s arrest over outstanding school fees for their children, despite court documents indicating that he has been making payments in instalments.
The woman, a former personal assistant to embattled former bishop Charles Muhia Ng’ang’a, remains employed at the church, where she reportedly earns a monthly salary of Sh800,000, according to documents presented in court.
Her earnings have drawn attention amid claims that some pastors at the church take home significantly lower salaries than hers.
The woman is also a key witness for Ng’ang’a in his employment dispute against the church, where he is challenging his removal as bishop and the alleged revocation of his ordination.
The school-fees dispute comes as documents reportedly show that her husband has been making regular payments to the children’s learning institutions and has asked the court to allow him to clear the outstanding balance through instalments.
However, she is said to be insisting that he be committed to jail unless he pays the full amount, with an arrest warrant reportedly issued over the outstanding fees.
The documents have also raised questions about the couple’s respective financial responsibilities, with claims that the woman has not contributed towards the children’s upkeep despite her substantial earnings.
In a separate case before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi, Ng’ang’a is seeking reinstatement and more than Sh21 million in compensation and accrued leave payments following his removal from office.
Court documents indicate that the former bishop earned a gross monthly salary of Sh1,236,147 before his ouster.
Ng’ang’a argues that the church officials who dismissed him lacked the authority to do so and that the disciplinary process was unlawful and procedurally unfair. He further alleges that he was denied adequate time to prepare his defence and that no complainants or witnesses were heard during the proceedings.
He wants the court to declare his dismissal unlawful and restore him to office without loss of salary, benefits or seniority.
The woman’s continued employment and her reported earnings place her in a potentially significant position in the dispute, given her previous role as Ng’ang’a’s personal assistant and her status as a key witness in his case.
The employment and school-fees disputes remain subject to the court’s determination.
