A government task force was sent to Mutindwa-Imenti to create awareness to the community on the fact that the government delegates power to the president to issue presidential pardons, and that it is not a personal decision for the president.
After the meeting with the task force, the deputy senior secretary of Njuri Ncheke in Tharaka Nithi and Meru county told BaiteTv that when a presidential pardon is given, the community might not welcome the prisoners back into society.
Quoting the bible verse, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy,” He urged the community to forgive the prisoners.
“According to records, Meru county has the highest number of murders, with Maua and Nkubu leading. People kill each other out of greed so that the one who is left behind can inherit property.
The law allowing women to inherit land has raised some concerns, such as the desire in many families to eliminate women.
Other factors contributing to an increase in murders include Miraa theft in areas such as Meru-North and Igembe, as well as animal theft incidents in Tigania.
Other cases are the result of the pressure from dowry payment . When people steal, their hands are chopped off.
Ameru had their own law for dealing with murders until Edward Butler Horne (Kangangi) arrived in Meru in 1906.
When someone was killed, a council of elders was sent to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
The murderer was expected to pay the deceased depending on the results of the investigation.
The opportunity was granted twice. If it happened three times, the murderer was executed.
Edward Butler Horne (Kangangi) was opposed to the execution and therefore demanded that the people who would be executed be handed over to him. It’s why we have cells today.
As a Njuri Ncheke elder and a saved man, I encourage the Ameru people to keep their traditions alive. They should care about one another and believe that life will not end today.
I am a Meru County resident who participates in a number of government forums. We implore people to avoid killing each other over land disputes.
I recommend that you consult with church leaders, Njuri Ncheke elders, and village elders.
If young people are unhappy with the Njuri Ncheke’s ruling in land cases, we encourage them to stage peaceful protests.
When a girl declines a marriage proposal, the youth should seek mental health help instead of committing suicide,” he said.
