- Kenyans mourning Father John Maina Ndegwa, a beloved Catholic priest from Nyahururu who recently hosted Rigathi Gachagua during a fundraising in the church
- The priest’s body was found in Kopey on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway, about 50 kilometers from his church
- His death occurred just a few weeks after he called for leaders to serve humbly and trust during the 25th anniversary of the church
Nyahururu – Sadness has plagued Catholic and Kenyan believers in general following the sudden death of Father John Maina Ndegwa, a respected priest of Nyahururu Catholic State.
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His death has brought shock to the religious community and elsewhere, just three weeks after he welcomed the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders in the high -profile money raids.
Where was the body of Father John Maina found?
His body was found on Thursday, May 15, approximately 50 kilometers from his work center in the Catholic Church of Igwamiti.
Spies DCI They suspect the priest was killed elsewhere and his body thrown into the Kopey area on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway in Gilgil.
A mortuary will be conducted at St Benedict Catholic Mission Hospital to provide more information about the death and support the investigation.
When submitting this statement, the priest Subaru Forester, believed to be used by the invaders to throw the body into the scene, was still absent.
When will Father John Maina be?
Holy Mass in his honor will take place today on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 3:30 am. In the Catholic parish of St. Louis, Igwamiti.
“O Lord, give him eternal pleasure, and everlasting light shine upon him,” You read a message from the church.
Commitment greetings have poured from all over the country including the comfort of Archbishop Joseph Mbatia.
Others who sent condolences are their fellow priests, religious leaders, Fr. The Maina family, the parishioners of St. Louis Igwamiti, and all those affected by his life and ministry.
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Kenyans mourn Father John Maina
Of Njet
“RIP Father! May God expose all those who killed you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.”
Stephen Okumu
“Very sorry for the family, the Catholic Church, and friends. It is painful to lose someone to such issues.”
Wycliffe Ombecha:
“It is very sad, DCI should act faster and arrest the criminals, as they did the case of the late MP.
Daniel Mutungu:
“This reminds me of Father Kaiser and Pastor Muge, whose lives were taken due to their strong stance on social abuse.”
The day that Fr. Maina was a host of Gachagua
The event took place in the parish of the Catholic Church of St. Louis, Igwamiti, where the priest. Maina served, prepared to raise funds for the purchase of a parish car and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the church.
During his sermon on that day, the late the priest called on political leaders to lead with humility, honesty, and sincerely care for the well -being of Kenyans.
Fr. Maina is remembered as a compassionate pastor who faithfully served his community and defended the best and right society.
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