Maina Njenga Biography

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Maina Njenga is a Kenyan religious leader and former politician. Maina Njenga is an interesting person in Kenya. He went from being a powerful leader of the Mungiki group to becoming an important political figure. His story is a mix of controversy and change, deeply connected to Kenya’s social and political scene.

Maina Njenga Biography

Full Name	Maina Njenga
Profession	former Mungiki Leader also Politician
Nick Name	Maina
Age	53 years old
Date Of Birth/Birthday	2 January 1969
Religion/Caste	Christian
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Capricorn
Nationality	Kenyan
Birth Place	Karandi, Laikipia West, Kenya
Residence	Karandi, Laikipia West, Kenya
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Virginia Nyakio and Grace Wairimu Nyambere
Children	Under review
School Name	Local High School
Father	Kamunya Njoroge
Mother	Margaret Wangui Kamunyo

Maina Njenga Birth, Family and Education

Maina Njenga was born on January 2, 1969, in Laikipia County. He was the fourth child in a family of eight siblings. His parents were Stephen Kamunya Njoroge and Margaret Wangui Kamunyo. He grew up in the calm environment of Karandi, Laikipia West. Maina attended Ol Ng’arua Primary School until 1984 and then continued his education at Ortum Secondary School. Maina Njenga was born to his parents, Kamunya Njoroge (father), and Margaret Wangui Kamunyo (mother). His father worked as a head at Kericho Tea Hotel. He has seven siblings, but their names are currently not available for review.

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Maina Njenga Career

Maina Njenga has been involved in both leading the Mungiki Sect and pursuing political goals. He first joined the Democratic Party of Kenya (DP) and later became a member of the Kenya African National Union (KANU).

Despite making another try for a political position, he did not succeed and lost to John Kinyua in the 2022 General Elections.

Despite facing personal tragedies, Maina Njenga’s political journey has been marked by difficulties. His first wife, Virginia Nyakio, was murdered in 2009 while he was in prison. Similarly, his second wife, Grace Wairimu Nyambere, lost her life in a violent attack in 2014. Since then, Njenga has kept his family matters private, avoiding public attention.

Apart from politics, Njenga has built a substantial wealth of around Sh2 billion, mainly from real estate investments in Nairobi and Central Kenya. His impressive collection of luxurious homes in Lavington and Karen, along with properties in Nakuru and Ongata Rongai, showcases his business skills. Additionally, Njenga has succeeded as a farmer and is well-known in the transportation sector.

Njenga’s story is a captivating journey of a man dealing with controversy, seeking redemption, and strategically positioning himself in politics. Although his past has been filled with mystery, his current path indicates a pursuit of legitimacy and a careful approach to his role in the political arena.

Maina Njenga Affairs, Girl Friend, Wife

Maina Njenga got married two times. His first wife was named Virginia Nyakio, but she was tragically murdered in 2009 while he was in prison.

Afterward, he married Grace Wairimu Nyambere. Unfortunately, Grace faced another tragedy when she was also married in 2014, during a violent attack by gunmen.

Maina Njenga Arrested

In 2007, Maina Njenga was first arrested for having drugs and guns. He was put in jail for three years because he had guns illegally.

The Nyeri High Court, under Attorney General Amos Wako, released him in October 2009. He was supposedly arrested again at his father’s house in Matasia, Kajiado County, on July 19, 2023.

FAQs

Q1. Who is Maina Njenga?

Ans. Maina Njenga used to lead Mungiki and was also a politician.

Q2. How old is Maina Njenga?

Ans. Maina Njenga is 53 years old.

Q3. Who is Maina Njenga’s wife?

Ans. Maina Njenga has been married twice, first to Virginia Nyakio and later to Grace Wairimu Nyambere.