A Nyeri-based political activist has died after she was attacked and stabbed on Wednesday night.
Joan Muthoni was reportedly attacked by ‘her business partner’ though the details of the ugly altercation remain scanty.
Nyeri Central OCPD Paul Kuria said the suspect is behind bars."She was pronounced dead on arrival at Nyeri PGH Hospital. The suspect is being interrogated before being taken to court," he said.
Muthoni has been a favourite ‘political goon’ for many Nyeri leaders during campaigns due to her suave mobilization skills.
“Many politicians know her because she was a good political goon. She was on hire during elections due to her mobilization skills,” a resident said.
The deceased rose to the national limelight during the 2017 presidential election when he said NASA leader was taking ‘electorates like tichiu (tissues).
Muthoni was protesting a decision by Raila to withdraw from the repeat presidential race.
Her funny interview with one of Kenya’s TV stations left many in stitches due to her aggressive talk laced with heavy mother tongue influence.