Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
A Catholic priest in Nyandarua, Rev. Fr. John Maina Ndegwa, has been found murdered just two weeks after hosting former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua during a parish event.
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Maina, the parish priest of Igwamiti Catholic Parish, was reportedly hijacked, assaulted with a blunt object, and later found dumped by the roadside in Kikopey, Gilgil, Nakuru county—approximately 50 kilometres from his parish.
Maina died while receiving treatment at St. Joseph Hospital Gilgil, where he was rushed for urgent care.
The unconfirmed reports also allege that his Subaru Forester vehicle remains missing.
The shocking incident has sent waves of grief through the community and the church.
Nyandarua senator John Methu expressed his sorrow over the sudden death, recalling how Maina had warmly received Gachagua and his team during the parish's 25th family day celebrations.
"We're in deep shock to learn of the very sudden death of Rev. Father John Maina Ndegwa of Igwamiti parish. Father Maina hosted H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH and our team a fortnight ago for the parish's family day. May your soul, my good friend, rest in peace," he said, while confirming Maina's death on May 16.
Investigations into the motive and perpetrators of the brutal killing are ongoing. Authorities have yet to determine whether the incident is linked to recent political events or criminal activity.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
