John Kiriamiti: We never shot anyone, criminals are born every day

Former bank robber John Kiriamiti notes that his group, then, never used to fire guns [David Gichuru/Standard]

Kenyan former bank robber turned writer and peace activist John Kiriamiti has said that he never shot anyone during his days in crime. He notes that his group, then, never used to fire guns. 

“Criminals are born every day. There is no woman who is segregated in the maternity ward because she will give birth to a criminal because all children are born innocent. How they grow up is what turns them into criminals. Stay close to your children. Note even the smallest changes. If for example your child has been timid and is suddenly exceedingly brave, there is someone behind that courage. Someone who has probably told them, ‘If this one touches you, come to me,” he said during an exclusive interview with Standard Entertainment.