The Catholic community is reeling from the brutal murder of Father John Maina Ndegwa, a respected priest from Igwamiti Catholic Parish. His lifeless body was found dumped by the roadside in Kikopey, Nakuru County, days after hosting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a parish event.
The attack was swift and cruel—Father Maina was hijacked, assaulted, and left for dead, while his Subaru Forester remains missing. Authorities have yet to determine the motive, raising fears that the killing could be politically linked or a targeted criminal act.
Nyandarua Senator John Methu paid tribute to the slain priest, recalling how warmly he had welcomed Gachagua and his entourage. As news of his death spread, public outrage surged, with many demanding swift justice.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a probe, promising a thorough investigation. However, for now, sorrow hangs heavy over the parish as the faithful struggle to come to terms with the sudden loss of their spiritual leader.
By Nation