At his father’s Kiserian residence, Maina Njenga was taken into custody along with his brother and personal assistant.
Along with his brother Njoroge Njenga and personal assistant Ole Lekishe, former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga was detained on Wednesday night. Maina Njenga was a close associate of Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party leader Raila Odinga.
A group of about fifty police officers made the arrests at the Kiserian residence of Maina Njenga’s father. Ndegwa Njiru, Maina Njenga’s attorney, reportedly acknowledged the arrest but said his client’s current whereabouts were still unknown.
Since several other leaders associated with Azimio, including MPs Babu Owino and Ken Chonga, have also been arrested, it seems that the arrests are related to the recent anti-government rallies taking place in the nation.
How Did Maina Njenga Get Arrested?
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Maina Njenga’s arrests are thought to be connected to the current anti-government demonstrations in Kenya, which were sparked by the public’s outrage over the harsh levies that the Finance Act 2024 imposed on its residents.
Raila Odinga and Martha Karua, two prominent opposition members, have been vociferous in their criticism of the taxes and their participation in the demonstrations.
The press sources merely state that he was detained while at his father’s Kiserian home, along with his brother Njoroge Njenga and personal aide Ole Lekishe.
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga is linked to Raila Odinga, the head of the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party.
Details of Maina Njenga’s Charges
The exact charges that Maina Njenga is facing are not yet public knowledge.
But there is a connection between his detention and the current anti-government demonstrations in Kenya. Public resentment about the harsh taxes that residents are subjected to under the Finance Act 2024—which has been linked to the “illegitimate Kenya Kwanza regime,” according to renowned opposition politician Martha Karua—is what initially triggered the protests.
The fact that Maina Njenga was a former Mungiki leader could also have played a role in his detention, given the violent and criminal past of the Mungiki group. It is important to remember, too, that Maina Njenga’s precise participation and role in the ongoing protests remain unclear.
What precisely is being accused against Maina Njenga is still up in the air until formal charges are filed or additional details are disclosed.
Is Maina Njenga in Prison or Jail Right Now?
Maina Njenga’s lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, said that the man’s current whereabouts are still unknown.
Concerns regarding his well-being and the conditions of his confinement are growing, and it is unclear if he is being held in jail or prison. Due process and respect for human rights are called into doubt by the events surrounding Maina Njenga’s arrest.
Stephen Njoroge, his father, has voiced concerns about the way the police handled the arrest. He claimed that after unmarked police cars broke into the Kiserian family house, Maina Njenga, his brothers, and his personal assistant were all arrested.
Attorney Ndegwa Njiru, representing Maina Njenga, has taken matters into his own hands, setting up shop inside the Wang’uru police station in Kirinyaga and asserting that his client is being held there. The authorities haven’t, however, formally verified this information.
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