The body of Father John Maina, a well-liked Catholic priest from Igwamiti Parish in Laikipia County, was found dumped at Kikopey, along the Nakuru-Nairobi road. This news has caused a lot of sadness and anger on social media.
Father Maina was last seen a few days ago at his church. Police believe he was murdered, and his car and mobile phone are missing.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has started looking into this case. Early findings suggest that Father Maina was killed in another place before his body was left by the road.
Detectives are trying to find his missing car and looking at his phone data to understand where he was before he died.
Many people are talking about this case online, especially since it was known that Father Maina had recently hosted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other important leaders at a church event.
Members of the church community and other clergy are very shocked. They described Father Maina as a kind and dedicated servant of the church.
One parishioner, Mary Wanjiku, said, “He was a man of peace, always there for us. We demand justice for him.”
The Catholic Diocese of Nyahururu released a statement expressing sadness over his death and asking for calm while the investigation is ongoing.
Father Maina’s death has left a big gap in the community, and many are calling for quick answers. Police have asked the public to provide any information that could help with the investigation.
