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Probe on Maina Njenga and claims of Mungiki sect return put to test

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Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga outside Nakuru law courts on November 21, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

John Maina Njenga Kamunya, commonly referred to as Maina Njenga, has for years fought hard to shed off and draw the image of a man who has severed ties with the dreaded criminal group Mungiki sect.

Although he holds no public office, Maina is undeniably a darling to a section of youth, who more often than not refer to him as Chairman, though it is not clear what he leads.

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