Drama erupted in Kirinyaga during a burial service for three children killed in a road accident in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County.
The tensions escalated when Kirinyaga Women Representative Njeri Maina stormed the podium demanding to be allowed to speak to the audience.
But the pastor stood his ground, he grabbed the microphone from her, triggering an angry reaction from a section of mourners who demanded that the leader be allowed to speak.
Chaos at Kirinyaga burial as pastor walks out after clashing with Gachagua Allies Ooer speeches. Photo: Courtesy.
“This is a burial ceremony and not a police rally… thank you,” said the pastor.
The situation spiralled out of control with residents shouting uncontrollably and disrupting the entire ceremony.
The unrest escalated to the point where Bishop Munene was forced to flee for his safety as a group of agitated youths turned against him.
When he was questioned by the media why he refused to grant the leaders a platform, the pastor revealed that he had given them a chance, only for them to use the opportunity to politic.
”This is a burial ceremony and is not a political gathering. We are not fighting with them, we have honoured them and given them an opportunity to speak to the people.Instead of condoling with the family, they were like settling scores. This was not good and is not allowed,” the pastor said.
The pastor moreover dismissed claims that he was acting in the interest of the government by acting against the leaders allied to Gachagua.
