Bahati Member of Parliament, Kimani Ngunjiri, has responded to allegations that roped him into the murder of environmentalist, Johannah Stutchbury.
In a video posted on his social media pages, Ngunjiri defended himself as a staunch Christian who would never harm anyone.
“I love the Lord God Almighty and I have never contemplated murdering anyone. I cannot even harm a fly when it preys on my food. I did not want to respond to these allegations, but I was forced to,” Ngunjiri stated.
The Jubilee lawmaker reprimanded Environment Cabinet Secretary, Keriako Tobiko, for dragging his name into the murder case. Tobiko, while appearing before the Senate Security Committee on Tuesday, October 26, alleged that the activist was killed over her relentless efforts to conserve Kiambu Forest.
He linked her assassination to a battle between her and a company in which Ngunjiri acts as a director. Tobiko added that detectives were treating the MP as a person of interest in the case.
“I pity Tobiko. He needs aid. However, I will not make this a personal war between us as I already ordered my lawyers to sue him. Tobiko should respect me and understand that I have a wife, children and followers.
“If he has evidence against me, let him present it at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). He was not called to Senate to present the affidavits and tarnish my name,” Ngunjiri lamented.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) allied politician added that the row with Tobiko emanated from the MPs friendship with the CS’s sister. Ngunjiri alleged that Tobiko was irked after his sister and Kajiado East MP, Peris Tobiko, joined UDA.
He further accused Tobiko of inciting the sister’s husband to revolt against Deputy President William Ruto.
“Yes, I have a parcel of land in the contested area. I acquired it through the sister in a legal way. But many people also have parcels of land in the same region. From schools to powerful former government officials and ministers.
“Let Tobiko go to court and raise all land complaints,” he added.
