Popular blogger Maureen Gathigia Kinyua died on May 24, 2019, in a road traffic accident near Sagana Catholic Church in Mathira. Investigations classified it as a hit-and-run.
The driver involved, Jackson Ng’ang’a Njoria, was charged in Karatina court with causing death by dangerous driving, denied the charge, and was released on a KSh 150,000 bond.
No official investigation or court record indicates her death was due to murder or foul play. Claims suggesting otherwise are unsubstantiated.
Media experts and civil society leaders emphasize that politicians, including President William Ruto, should avoid spreading unverified claims about her death. Accurate information is essential to respect the family, inform the public, and prevent unnecessary misinformation.
