Dorcas Rigathi, the wife of Former DP Rigathi Gachagua attended a prayer meeting this past weekend January 17, where she as forced to abandon the event in Nyeri after politician Maina Njenga stormed the venue.
The meeting was being held at the Kamkunji Stadium where Njengas convoy arrived at the venue, with scores of youth and a convoy of vehicles accompanying him.
The moment has gone viral in a video online as Kenyans weight in on the matter.
As he addressed the residents, Maina Njenga asked Mt Kenya residents not to be obsessed with their region.
“Let us not be people who speak about Mt Kenya all the time. There are other parts of the country. We need to go to other areas for prayers,” he said.
He called on leaders to enhance the spirit of nationalism and inclusion that will help Kenya move forward.
Here are things to know about Njenga from his age to his educational journey, his childhood and parents.
Full Name – Maina Njenga
Age – 54 years old
Date Of Birth/Birthday – 2nd January 1969
Nationality – Kenyan
Tribe – Kikuyu
Marital Status – Widower
He lost his two wives, the late Virginia Nyakio and Grace Wairimu Nyambere several years back
Father – Kamunya Njoroge
Mother – Margaret Wangui Kamunyo
Affiliation – Chairman Amani Sasa Foundation
He once owned a Church in Kitengela which was allegedly shut down
School/Education background – Attended Ol Ng’arua Primary School until 1984. He then went to Ortum Secondary School in West Pokot.
The fourth born child and second son, the boy was named after his maternal grandfather.
Nickname – Voice of Kenya, and also Prophet, by childhood friends
Fame- Gained popularity in the 1990’s
Njenga first contested the Laikipia senatorial seat in 2017 on a Kenya African National Union (KANU) ticket but failed to win. He tried again in 2022 for the same seat but lost again.
In 2022, he ran on the Kenya African National Union (KANU) ticket linked to former Baringo senator Gideon Moi.
He has also been allied to Jubilee Party and Azimio.
Facebook profile – Chairman Amani Sasa Foundation / Businessman / Family / Arsenal / God First .
by MAUREEN WARUINGE
