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Former Mungiki sect leader parts ways with Wanjiru
When Mungiki sect leader Maina Njenga saw the error of his ways, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru presented him with a Bible after his release from jail. On Sunday, the Maina Njenga formally parted ways with the JIAM ministry. Photo/FREDRICK ONYANGO
Posted Sunday, September 5 2010 at 15:41
The former leader of the Mungiki sect Maina Njenga has taken a top position in a little known church after parting ways with former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru’s Jesus Is Alive Ministries (JIAM).
Ms Wanjiru had played a crucial role in converting Mr Maina to Christianity, baptizing him John and convinced him to be “born again” shortly after he was released from prison last year.
But Mr Maina announced on Sunday that he had formally left the JIAM ministry and joined the little known Amazing Grace International Ministries headed by Rev Dr Grace Kariuki.
The former Mungiki sect leader explained he had fallen out with Bishop Wanjiru over her support of the “No” divide during the referendum campaigns.
“The church took an unpopular position during those campaigns. Their leaders said they were following God’s voice to oppose the constitution and I had to run,” he told his supporters.
He said he could not have opposed the new constitution because it opened up opportunities for the youth in leadership and the economy.
The former sect leader spoke at a meeting attended by his new bishop to welcome former sect members at Ihage-ini Primary School in Tetu, Nyeri.
According to Bishop Kariuki, former Mungiki adherents formed the bulk of the church membership and Mr Maina has been designated the church’s Ambassador for Peace.
During the meeting organised by the Central Provincial Peace Forum, 1500 former sect members were formally welcomed back into the society in a ceremony presided over by Nakuru based Prophet David Edward Owour of the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness.
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Submitted by edkam210Posted September 08, 2010 07:59 AM
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Submitted by Robbertmaina
Very clever
Posted September 07, 2010 10:02 PM -
Submitted by padwickpro
I don't care if this man is born again or not.what he has done with his cronies is unforgivable even in the eyes of God.He is an equivalent of cain.He collected security fee and still is to this date so lets drop these nonesence of him being born again.He adds no value to society and remember,Once a murderer always a murderer!
Posted September 07, 2010 03:30 PM -
Submitted by KenyanSamenya
This ought to have been the case of the ROGUE TAX collector. He confessed and repented his sins. He swore to return all the ill gotten wealth few more times higher than he had stolen from his victims.If God can forgive such a filthy man, without him returning what he stole and acquired through killings, then I will serve god with a petition.
Posted September 07, 2010 02:38 PM -
Submitted by KenyanSamenya
This ought to have been the case of the ROGUE TAX collector. He confessed and repented his sins. He swore to return all the ill gotten wealth few more times higher than he had stolen from his victims.If God can forgive such a filthy man, without him returning what he stole and acquired through killings, then I will serve god with a petition.
Posted September 07, 2010 02:38 PM
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Woow!!! They are still collecting taxes. I wonder why Police have not apprehended one of these tax collectors at Pangani,opposite the demolished Petrol Station, who collects from Matatus to Town. They are a real let-down. And worse still, matatus gladly give. Some protection eeh!?