His second wife succumbed to bullet wounds alongside his other colleagues barely a month ago. He survived with wounds and a bullet in his shoulder. As we waited to hear police comment on what might have happened, he himself broke silence. He went public to claim that the government of the day wants to take his life. REASONS:- he recorded a statement with ICC. Some other quotas claimed his once loyal members were up for his life. Having witnessed one of bizarre incidences in his Kitengela, Hope International cent re, i wouldn't wish to buy any side of the story. Either his, or the later. When plans were underway for his wife's burial, another funny incident occurred, Maasai men claimed they won't let his wife be buried in "their" land. This was amidst claims that local authorities were closing down his church. And ye, they did. I watched as police dispersed mourners from his kitengela home a week ago and I felt it for this man.
Love or hate Mr Njenga. But his story might be an indicator of what the future holds. I have a feel that, this is a case of justice denied. Our constitution grants Right of ownership, liberty and freedom of association. The government exists to defend each individual right and ensure all are equal before the law, no matter which side of political divide or ideology one belongs. The law however acts as a double sided-sword, cutting both sides. I mean in this case, if Maina Njenga is a criminal, he need not be humiliated, rather should be arraigned in court and judged. If not, he should enjoy his freedom.
The government of the day by literally supporting the Maasai community shows more than eyes can meet. I would have wondered if this could be the case if Maina was a jubilee-convert. That aside, the bitter truth is justified then for any community that dominates an area to issue threats to individual/individuals who they feel occupies their land. Yes, if the government found no fault in this what prevents such incidences from happening in other parts of kenya??? This is setting precedence of the future and deepens the the already existing tribal animosity. We may sit and assume this is an isolated case but we but no, we have more to learn from this and taking an affirmative action could be a step towards sanity.
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