Reverend Timothy Murera Njoya is not new when it comes to the country's struggle and fight for human rights. He is among leaders who fought for the introduction of the multiparty state that resulted to repealing of section 2A to allow for many parties in 1990.
Reverend Njoya is also among the few clergymen who have publicly spoken out against autocracy leadership, corruption and other socio-political evils in the country. The reverend was a critic of retired President Daniel Arap Moi and was among people who were arrested on July 7, 1990, during the Saba Saba day.
Njoya alongside the likes of Siaya Senator James Orengo was captured on camera being beaten by anti-riot police officers. He sustained serious injuries in the demonstrations that saw several people arrested.
True to his activism, Reverend Njoya has remained vocal against corruption, poor leadership and contravention of human rights.
Here are facts you didn't know about Reverend Njoya.
Reverand Nyoya was born on April 7, 1941, in Nyeri District, the now Nyeri county. He trained as a theologist and was ordained as a reverend in 1967. He served as Presbyterian Church of East Africa priest before retiring in 2011. He served as a priest at Tumutumu, Chuka and St Andrews church before retiring.
Njoya holds a Masters and PhD Degree in theology from Princeton University. He is married to Leah Wamba Njau and is blessed with five children.
The Reverend says that he will continue agitating for equality and respect to human rights and wants church leaders to be vocal on issues facing the country and help provide solutions.