Clerics cleanse MP Kimani Kuria's home after protester invasion

The ceremony, held in the courtyard of Kimani's home, was marked by prayers and hymns

In Summary
  • Church leaders from different denominations in Molo came together to offer spiritual cleansing.
  • The ceremony, held in the courtyard of Kimani's home, was marked by prayers and hymns.
Members of the public and church leaders singing hymn at the compound of Molo MP, Kimani Kuria.
Members of the public and church leaders singing hymn at the compound of Molo MP, Kimani Kuria.
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A group of church leaders gathered at the home of Molo MP Kuria Kimani on Friday for cleansing following the recent vandalism of his residence during the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations on Tuesday.

In a video seen by the Star, church leaders and members of the public sing at the compound of the MP.

The protests, sparked by widespread discontent with the proposed Finance Bill, saw hundreds take to the streets in various parts of the country to oppose it.

In Molo, the demonstrations took a destructive turn, leading to the vandalism of MP Kimani's home.

Irate demonstrators breached the perimeter wall surrounding the MP's house, burnt and destroyed cars even as others looted valuables.

Some of those who invaded the home walked away with animals too.

In response, church leaders from different denominations in Molo came together to offer spiritual cleansing.

The ceremony, held in the courtyard of Kimani's home, was marked by prayers and hymns.

The MP is the chair of the National Assembly Finance committee that considered the Bill.

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