MP claims state behind resurgence of outlawed sects in Mt Kenya

Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has accused the government of allegedly being behind the resurgence of outlawed sects in Mt Kenya to disrupt political and church events.

The MP cited an incident over the weekend where former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga stormed a crusade attended by the wife of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

During the incident, Dorcas Rigathi had to flee as Njenga’s supporters took over the event to the chagrin of residents.

Kihara said this was part of a bigger plan to stop Gachagua in central Kenya, warning that it would not work.

“We have seen members of the outlawed sector storm even church services after being sponsored by the State and we are calling on the youths to stop being misused by the politicians,” she said.

The MP was speaking in Kambi Ndoro village in Naivasha after launching an electricity project funded by NG-CDF and Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation.

“This village has been in darkness for years but with the electricity project, we expect business and farming to spur in the coming days,” she said.

Kihara took a swipe at President Ruto for allegedly beginning early campaigns as Kenyans continued to suffer due to the harsh economic times.

The legislator challenged the President to fulfill election promises before returning to the campaign trail.

“The President is back on the campaign trail issuing promises that he will never fulfill while forgetting those who stood with him before he came into office,” she said.

Kihara at the same time asked the government to address the capitation funding crisis in public schools to avert early closure.

“Teachers have warned that students could be sent home in the coming days due to the current financial crisis as the government continues politicking,” she said.

A resident, Margaret Nyambura termed the electricity programme a major stride for residents who for years had suffered while waiting to be connected to the national grid.

This was echoed by Jane Muthoni who said that the electricity project would come in handy in their businesses, farming, and assisting their children in doing homework.