Mungiki spokesman shot dead on Kenyan street
BY BERNARD MOMANYI
Updated : 307days and 11 hours and 57 minutes ago |
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 - The spokesman of the outlawed Mungiki sect, Njuguna Gitau, has been shot dead.
Mr Gitau was shot in the head on Nairobi's Luthuli Avenue, according to witnesses at the scene. They said he had been walking on the street with four men when an argument broke out. Two of them drew pistols and shot him before the attackers fled the scene.
Mr Gitau was in charge of the Kenya National Youth Alliance which is the political wing of the Mungiki.
His death comes barely two days after the leader of the outlawed sect Maina Njenga claimed his life (Njenga's) was in danger.
Mr Njenga told Capital News in an exclusive interview that he had received death threats via text messages and phone calls after indicating he would disband the movement.
He is expected to record a statement with law enforces on Friday. He was not immediately available for comment.
Witnesses said he was seen arguing with four men before two of them drew pistols and shot him in the chest.
“I saw a commotion and I thought they were city council askaris. The one who was shot tried to cling to a door and started screaming. Two of them shot him in the chest while the other two shot in the air to scare away people,” a witness said.
Another witness told Capital News that he saw the four men argue but before he could even comprehend what was happening, he heard gunshots and later saw the man (Gitau) lying dead.
“I heard him pleading with the four men: “Please don’t kill me.... then suddenly gunshots rent the air. He was shot three times,” the witness said.
Central Divisional Police chief Richard Muguai who led a team of officers to the scene said they have launched investigations into the killing.
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| Wakiuru (November 18th, 2009, 3:28 PM) |
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| ...This was expected...live by the gun die by the gun...Maina Njenga it is wiser u stop talking much in public... |
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| Dee kabethi (November 09th, 2009, 8:51 PM) |
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| killing of innocent people has become rampant in kenya and it should stop because its we will loose many of our people |
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| The Tin Man (November 07th, 2009, 5:05 PM) |
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| Well, not quite unpredicable though we may have thought the now born again Maina would have been the bull's eye. But it doesn't really matter whether its the Mungiki themselves or the infamous Kwekwe. It is not a fun thought that under any circamstance a Kenyan can be felled thus. |
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| jack m (November 07th, 2009, 3:07 PM) |
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| I think its not fair to on killing.let's see what wil erupt later. |
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| Wairimu Njoroge (November 07th, 2009, 2:03 PM) |
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| The creator of Mungiki and all the other gangs is a genius, a very learned person or persons, who use the intellectually poor for his or her gains. Someone somewhere in power knows whats hapenning. Mungiki is a mafia, and its not a tribal outfit. |
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| samrand (November 07th, 2009, 8:55 AM) |
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| lala salama coz God had agood plan 4 u Gitau coz of ur Job. as in U were making Arrangement 4 kills of mingiki |
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| Mukiri Mburu (November 06th, 2009, 4:53 PM) |
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| When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible but in the end, they always fall -- think of it, ALWAYS. |
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| benaa (November 06th, 2009, 3:52 PM) |
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| This is the metamorphosis of criminal gangs or is it liberation outfits. like the mafia of Italy, USA, Russia or drug barons of Colombia and Mexico - they terrorise the masses to submission,they permeate the achelons of government,economy and politics, they run a parallel economy/government, they 'thrive'economically,they develop leadership structures which begins to jostle for power, they begin to murder each other! Governments have collapsed because of them or have led to civil wars. |
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| Peter Nguraiya (November 06th, 2009, 3:10 PM) |
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| There goes another life of a Kenyan, arguably not as innocent , though ultimately entitled to his undeniable right to live. And who are we to decide who is going to live or otherwise? This explains the series of calamities that Kenya is facing as God avenges for his own people who shed innocent blood. RIP Njuguna. |
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| dread (November 06th, 2009, 3:08 PM) |
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| you all ridiculously funny and thats just the beginning. Kenya is fool of mass silly murderous population which will pick a panga at a flick to hack its neibourgh given a chance. then blame your leaders for your murderous genes. have a good day in your "DNA" |
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| kiprotich (November 06th, 2009, 3:02 PM) |
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| wacha wauane till they finish each other |
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| GABRIEL GAKAMI (November 06th, 2009, 12:05 PM) |
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| R.I.P in darkness Gitau. that is the best reword for you.let the devil deal with you. |
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| Chiaji Edd (November 06th, 2009, 11:48 AM) |
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| There is so much behind Njuguna's killing.He knew too much,He was outspoken,somebody is taking over Mungiki leadership and there is a bigger boss somewhere probably a prominent politician who wants to vie for presidency |
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| the sage (November 06th, 2009, 11:09 AM) |
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| The Bible says live by the sword and die by it.Gitau you got shot in the street like a dog after all your outfit caused grotesque horrors. GOD's HOLY revenge is so deadly it respects no one. Maina for you stay in Christ and just shut up and take time to grow in your Faith not be an activist. |
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| jaluo (November 06th, 2009, 10:23 AM) |
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| am not surprised hata kidogo u kill people senselessly then u expect to be spared no way njuguna am just looking 4 u 2 add u more bullets en serious panga cuts u also feel Wat other people u ordered 2 b killed felt.pls tell m which mortuary uko will come there right away.chieth |
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| Raphael (November 06th, 2009, 9:43 AM) |
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| its sad but then Njuguna led an outfit that has caused so much mayhem in central,nrb & parts of the rift valley.i feel for the wife & kids though |
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| ncheeri (November 06th, 2009, 8:35 AM) |
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| Kenyans pls stop taking law into ua hands.Wacha kumwaga damu ovyo ovyo. |
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| Elijah Andika (November 06th, 2009, 7:52 AM) |
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| The death of Njuguna is a dip penetrated stab at the back of justice! This young man has been silenced at a time he was needed most to tell Kenyans the truth behind Munguki. I believe we could hear a lot from him since one of them had made A U- TURN in faith. Bad luck. |
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| benta arum (November 06th, 2009, 7:21 AM) |
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| these guy should not even rest in peace.may he leave miserably in hell coz what's one life compared to the hundreds they have killed.Tit 4 Tat is fare for all mungiki followers |
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| Kariuki wambu (November 06th, 2009, 4:31 AM) |
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| The pseudo Mungiki Gang that kills, rapes, extorts and does all those horrible thing was formed by the Intelligence (NSIS). The main aim was to create hatred between the Gikuyu and the Mungiki (which was initially formed by Ex-Mau Mau to protect Kikuyus from Kalenjin warriors and to deal with sons& Daughters of homeguards. Michuki, Kibaki, and all the innercore of the Mt Kenya filthy-rich mafia know who formed the pseudo Mungiki and for what aims. The rich tycoons know their time is up but they are so afraid because apart from Uhuru (who they had to salvage from brothels and drinking joints) most of their sons and daughters are yellow monkeys who can't take after them. And with all the ill-gotten wealth, they fear that time is up to give it up. And they are so mad that Mungiki has been supporting Raila and threatens to kill them when they lose power. Yes, Gitau Njuguna is murdered and like he said, it's a matter of time before Njenga is killed. Njenga himself is a fool and should have hit the road immediately he got out of the can. Lakini watamuua tu! Ngonjeni. What the rich Kikuyus don't know is that whether they create a million gangs, their time might be up; there are all indications that the tribal (read Kikuyu) revolution is almost at the Mt Kenya doorsteps.
Iam an analyst and investigator and I know what am talking about. |
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| bhoke (November 05th, 2009, 11:39 PM) |
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| hochochocwho cwho cwho cares! What comes around goes around. |
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| john wanyoike (November 05th, 2009, 10:35 PM) |
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| Is there any forensic expert to find the killer. Crime is crime no matter how is done.All sect members the blood of the life you took will haunt you forever.Police, excution is crime and the blood of those victims will haunt too. Matere if these is the work of your boys? then you are not better than your predesuccesor and you are answerable. |
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| kamwara m matengu (November 05th, 2009, 9:32 PM) |
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| RIP MZEE.am sure its tym 2 pay back the blood of the innocent souls that u caused early death.MAINA! ulibatizwa na ukamkataa shetani na mambo yake yote!!!!! MAKE SURE U PROOF IT RIGHT |
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| Samwel Ogweche (November 05th, 2009, 9:17 PM) |
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| I think this is a political issue it seems Njuguna and Maina wants to be mps come 2011 and they have many supporters and they want to be elinated from this earth |
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| kibet misoi (November 05th, 2009, 9:07 PM) |
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| Tunamba serikali ya Kibaki itusaidie!!!Oooh, kumbe this is the same govt that is carrying out the assasinations. Mungu saidia! |
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| Karani Mutonga (November 05th, 2009, 8:30 PM) |
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| When you were pleading for your life, that is how innocent Kenyans have been pleading for their lives when you instructed Mungiki to kill them...for all the blood that have been shed because of you, you had to pay for it. |
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| Karani Mutonga (November 05th, 2009, 8:25 PM) |
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| R.I.P...no tears for you, lived by the gun, died by the gun. It has come too late...Maina Njenga can you copy that? |
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| mbuguah (November 05th, 2009, 8:06 PM) |
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| kama wanaweza ua gitau basi labda hata ni maina ju gitau alisema watapata kiongozi mpya. lala poa gitau jo na usijali kuna wengi walitangulia na kuna wengi watakufuata. THIS IS KENYA! RIP mzee mzima. |
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| judy k (November 05th, 2009, 7:36 PM) |
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| Live by the sword, die by the sword. "please don't kill me", he shouted, a word he'd probably been on the other end of the gun for previously. |
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| Otieno (November 05th, 2009, 7:22 PM) |
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| This is guys in power distracting the masses from Ocampo,by taking ones life.
I belief someone is trying to silence anyone who is associate with any mass grouping whether good or bad.
The killers are within some powers.
This country need new Godly management otherwise corruption,nepotism and mismanagement will continue leading us to poverty and crime. |
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| Bettertry (November 05th, 2009, 7:19 PM) |
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| Am not even a bit surprised by this news, l mean the guy knew too much and was 'threatening' to spill the beans so he had to be silenced. If anything l tend to think that was a msg straight to Maina Njenga to either shut or be silenced like his colleague. |
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| Claire Wambui, Ghetto FM (November 05th, 2009, 7:12 PM) |
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| It's such a surprise to everybody since this seems to be another shake-up in town but nobody knows what next. But hope the police force wont sleep and give us a report before any group thinks of revenge. RIP Njuguna |
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| Suma (November 05th, 2009, 7:09 PM) |
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| Mungiki is breaking from within. But there are some trying to hold to it. I guess Gitau was turning away from Mungiki as well. Let us all fight the sect to make Kenya a better place. Over to you Kenyans. |
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| mkenya (November 05th, 2009, 7:05 PM) |
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| mukuki kwa nguruwe ni tamu kwa binadamu je?............. |
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| kuria (November 05th, 2009, 6:57 PM) |
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| What the purpose of such a life? Live like a king surrounded by ragtag bodyguards just to be killed by such a tiny piece of lead. For once I thought you were invincible!!
Oh! that was pretty easy man!! |
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| Gathegeh (November 05th, 2009, 6:57 PM) |
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| RIP njuguna. I hope the sect will continue with their reforms and follow maina njenga |
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| Shenzi type (November 05th, 2009, 6:50 PM) |
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| Hii ni kazi ya Ocampo....can anyone account for his movements since his meeting with Kibaki and Raila? |
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| beatrice (November 05th, 2009, 6:36 PM) |
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| whatever goes around comes around message to gitaus collegue |
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| gentie (November 05th, 2009, 6:36 PM) |
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| now you have killed your spokesman who will speak on your behalf??? RIP |
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| Nyagilo kisumu. (November 05th, 2009, 6:17 PM) |
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| Let us pray that one time these earth gods and godes will ane time vanish to hell so that succes comes. |
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| Dorothy Mwende (November 05th, 2009, 6:14 PM) |
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| No remorse at all! the millions of extortions, lifes that you've messed..and who knows the killings. Go meet the Almighty upstairs for your judgement...Maina Njenga ukiona mwenzako akinyolewa..chako mwanangu tia maji.. ill copy and paste this message after your breaking news incident. |
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| Dave orina (November 05th, 2009, 6:13 PM) |
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| By the gun you enter, lifeless you go! Mungiki, as an organization has never outlined their good to society, blood,blood n more blood. Pay back time! |
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| Isaac K (November 05th, 2009, 6:04 PM) |
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| The chickens coming home to roost...You will always pay for your sins... |
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| Michael Kinuthia (November 05th, 2009, 5:46 PM) |
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| This one smacks of an assassination. But this is what the Mungiki has been doing all along. They created a monster that is now eating them. Did I read on this website that the leader Maina Njenga also claims his life is in danger? Does he need police protection or will he use Mungiki militia? |
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| Ali Fedha (November 05th, 2009, 5:44 PM) |
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| One would just wonder if it is the case of the chickens coming home to roost!..all in all,haphazzard loss of life is heinous,no explanation can put water to it.But,as we sow,so we reap! |
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| Ndinuku (November 05th, 2009, 5:44 PM) |
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| Its yet another sad story for our "brothers" though it has always been anticipated, it is unfortunate that some can do this at a time when the mungiki members were reforming to the right direction. However, can the government own up to this indident? it is just a matter of wait and see... RIP Njuguna |
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| Francis (November 05th, 2009, 5:33 PM) |
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| Rest in Peace Njuguna. This is something that was anticipated. I think you and Njenga have angered your masters by "Talking too much in public" RIP bro |
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