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THE TURBULENT LIFE OF MUNGIKI FOUNDER NDURA WARUINGE.

Ndura Waruinge, the founder of the notorious Mungiki sect, has led a life marked by violence, arrests, and brushes with death.

THE TURBULENT LIFE OF MUNGIKI FOUNDER NDURA WARUINGE.
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Ndura Waruinge, the founder of the notorious Mungiki sect, has led a life marked by violence, arrests, and brushes with death. Arrested 52 times, shot 12 times, and poisoned nine times, Waruinge's life is a testament to his resilience and transformation.

Waruinge's journey began as a leader of Mungiki, a group initially formed to empower Kenya's youth. However, the organization later became embroiled in criminal activities and violence, making Waruinge a wanted man. He was once sentenced to death, but the execution failed due to a malfunctioning hanging machine.

After leaving Mungiki, Waruinge underwent a spiritual transformation and became a pastor, spreading a message of peace and redemption. He now focuses on community service, warning youth about the dangers of joining criminal groups. Waruinge has 25 children from 21 different mothers, a reflection of his complex past.

Waruinge's story is one of transformation, from a life of crime to one of service. Mungiki, the group he founded, remains a controversial organization with a history of violence. Waruinge's journey serves as a reminder of the power of redemption and the importance of choosing a different path.

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