Molo clergy hold prayers at MP Kuria Kimani’s house vandalised by protesters
A group of interdenominational pastors and members of the public gathered at the home of Molo Member of Parliament (MP) Kuria Kimani on Friday to assess the damage after protesters invaded the compound during demonstrations against the Finance Bill.
The legislator who is also the Chairperson of the National Assembly Finance Committee was not present and was said to be in Nairobi.
The clergy condemned the incident and urged the youth to show restraint and embrace dialogue.
“It was not fair what the youths did to their MP,” said Bishop David Njoroge of Neema Lema Church.
“Jobs are not created by destroying other people’s property or looting, but only by respecting the government and following the law,” the clergyman said.
The MP is counting losses running into millions of shillings after his property was torched by the protesters.
Two of his vehicles were reduced to ashes. The MP’s Ford Ranger was damaged after its windscreen was smashed by angry protesters, leaving shattered glass strewn across the sprawling compound.
Several windows of his main car were also smashed by stones.
At least 10 members of the multi-agency security force, comprising regular police, the General Service Unit (GSU) and administrative police officers, have been deployed to guard the MP’s residence during the day and 20 security officers at night.
Police have so far arrested four people for their alleged involvement in the Tuesday vandalism and arson attack.