Maina Njenga was detained in his father’s house in Kiserian, together with his brother and a personal assistant. Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, a close associate of Kenya’s Azimio la Umoja-One coalition party leader Raila Odinga, and his brother Njoroge Njenga, as well as Ola Lekisha’s personal assistant, were detained on Wednesday night.
A group of approximately 50 police officers arrested Maine Njenga’s father at his home in Kiserian. According to sources, Ndegwa Njiru, Maine Njenge’s lawyer, acknowledged the arrest but indicated that his client’s current whereabouts were unknown. The arrests are likely linked to the ongoing anti-government rallies in the country, as a number of other allies of Azimi, including MP Babu Owin and MP Ken Chonga, have been jailed.
What happened when Maina Njenga was arrested?
Maine Njenga’s arrests are believed to be linked to recent anti-government protests in Kenya, sparked by public anger over harsh levies on individuals under the Finance Act 2023. Some opposition politicians, such as Martha Karu and Raila Odinga, have been outspoken against the taxes and joined are gatherings.
According to media sources, he was arrested with his brother Njoroge Njemo and personal assistant Ole Lekishe while visiting his father in Kiserian. Maina Njenga is a former Mungiki leader and a close associate of Raila Odinga, the leader of Kenya’s Azimio la Umoja-One coalition party.
Details of Maine Njenga’s allegations
The specific charges against Maine Njenga have not been made public so far. His detention, however, is linked to recent anti-government demonstrations in Kenya. The protests were fueled by public outrage over harsh taxes imposed on residents under the 2023 Finance Bill, which is linked to “Kenya’s illegitimate Kwanza regime”, according to Martha Karua, a key member of the opposition.
Maine Njenga’s record as a former Mungiki leader may also have played a role in his detention as the Mungiki sect has a history of criminal activity and violence. It is important to note, however, that the specific position and participation of Maine Njenga in the current demonstrations has not been publicly acknowledged. The specific nature of the allegations against Maine Njenga remain unknown until formal charges are filed or new evidence comes to light.
Is Maina Njenga in jail or prison?
According to his lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, Maina Njenga’s current whereabouts are unknown. It is not known if he is in jail or prison, and concerns about his health and custody circumstances are growing. The circumstances surrounding Maine Njenga’s arrest raise concerns about due process and respect for human rights.
Stephen Njoroge, his father, expressed concern over the way the police handled the arrest. He said policemen in unmarked cars stormed the family home in Kiserian, arresting not only Main Njeng, but also his siblings and personal assistant. Ndegwa Njiru, Maine Njenga’s lawyer, took matters into his own hands, setting up camp at Wang’uru Police Station in Kirinyaga and said his client was locked up there. However, the authorities have not officially confirmed this information.
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Source: HIS Education