Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a statement on the murder of Catholic Priest Father John Maina.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 21, the former DP expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of the priest, describing him as a bold spiritual leader and a dear personal friend.
He eulogized Father Maina as a great soul and a shepherd of the Lord’s flock who lived by the truth and was unafraid to speak it, even when it touched on sensitive national matters.
“The passing of Fr. John Maina Ndegwa, the Parish priest, Igwamiti Parish in Nyandarua, is utterly painful.
“Fr. John was a great Soul and a shepherd of the Lord’s flock; he lived in Truth and spoke the truth without fear or favor just as Christ would have done,” he stated.
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Gachagua on Being Hosted by Father John Maina
Additionally, Gachagua recalled his visit to Igwamiti Parish in Nyandarua where the priest hosted him for silver jubilee celebrations.
According to the former deputy president the priest delivered what Gachagua termed a powerful sermon where he openly spoke about the state of the nation.
Also, he said that the priest was committed to social justice and moral clarity.
“He was my personal friend and counselor for a long time. I met him several times, and we discussed many issues of National interests,” he added.
He has called for speedy action by law enforcement officers to uncover the truth and ensure justice is served.
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Gachagua also extended his condolences to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nyahururu, the Catholic faithful of Igwamiti Parish, and the broader Catholic fraternity.
“I call upon the security agencies to speed up the investigation and bring the culprits of this heinous act to book.
“I pass my deepest sympathies to the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Nyahururu, Catholic Faithful of Igwamiti Parish, and the Catholic fraternity.”
DCI implicates Gachagua
Earlier, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) indicated that investigations revealed that Father Maina may have been targeted over money he allegedly received from Gachagua during the Silver Jubilee event.
Detectives have established that a group of individuals had been trailing him, demanding a share of the money.
“It has been established that Fr. Maina was being trailed by some individuals who were demanding a share of the money allegedly given to him after he presided over the Silver Jubilee Anniversary Ceremony by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,” explained DCI.
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