Church leaders now say attack on Maina Njenga was prophesied

Kenya: Pastors at Hope International Ministry associated with former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga have described Saturday’s attack as the hand of the devil that their bishop prophesied about last week.

But Njenga said speculation on who was behind the attack should stop and police given time to carry out investigations.

At the church, which appeared to have fewer members than usual, the pastors said most members had to travelled to see the injured church members and the bishop in hospital.

“Chairman and our bishop prophesied about his attack last week when he said that the enemies were trailing him. He said the enemy, the devil, is after the righteous and we therefore condemn the attack,” said Pastor David Oketch who has served in the church for the last three years.

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Resident pastor Peter Maingi said they are confident that the truth will come out and dismissed claims that police were targeting Njenga.

“It is wrong to point accusing fingers to the police at this time. The chairman is working closely with the Government and it is for this reason that last month’s crusade at Nakuru was attended by thousands of people had police officers giving security,” said Maingi.

Oketch said the fact that Njenga last week asked the police to ensure that those conducting criminal activities in pretext of worshiping God in his church be apprehended is a clear indication that he is a leader who has faith in God.