Demolition of Bishop Margaret Wanjiru’s Church – In a surprising turn of events, unidentified individuals demolished a section of Jesus is Alive Ministries on Wednesday, a church belonging to former Nairobi Gubernatorial aspirant Bishop Margaret Wanjiru. Situated along the Haile Selassie Highway, the church became the focal point of a heated dispute over the land it occupies. Moreover, with Kenya Railways asserting ownership, the situation escalated significantly.
The Disagreement
According to officials, the ongoing disagreement centers around a wall that stands between the church’s land and the adjacent Railways land – a matter currently under litigation. In addition, this disputed wall has become a contentious point, leading to a dramatic demolition that unfolded with an armed police presence.
Demolition Politically Motivated
Accompanied by area Member of Parliament Amos Mwago, Bishop Wanjiru asserted that the demolition was politically motivated. However, she refrained from explicitly naming the culprits. The visibly distraught Bishop lamented the unexpected turn of events, expressing disbelief that the government, which she claimed to have supported during her political campaign, would take such action against her.As the demolition unfolded, Wanjiru and her supporters alleged mistreatment, including physical assault and the snatching of their phones.
Fighting back tears, she emphasized her dedication to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in Nairobi, questioning the government’s decision to target her in such a manner.Wanjiru contended that the church’s land did not belong to the government, vehemently stating, “There is a God in Heaven. If the Kenya Kwanza government can dare touch my property, what about the helpless civilians? Where will we go if our government is fighting us? Where are we going to run?”
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru Disclosed
This recent attempt to demolish the contested wall follows a previous incident on February 10, as Wanjiru disclosed. However, that attempt was thwarted due to an ongoing wedding ceremony on the premises. Despite this temporary reprieve, the Bishop suggested that the recent demolition was a preemptive move ahead of an upcoming court case, implying an effort to influence the legal proceedings.
Adding another layer of complexity to the situation, police confirmed that they were providing security to the group responsible for the demolition. In response, the church revealed plans to expand its property by acquiring land adjacent to the railway land. Consequently, the incident raises pressing concerns about property rights, political motivations, and the rule of law.
As the legal battle unfolds, it remains to be seen how the authorities will address the complexities surrounding the demolition of Bishop Wanjiru’s church and the disputed land.
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