Former Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Ambassador Macharia Kamau has dismissed any political motive behind the attack on his home in Galu, Diani, Kwale County, calling it a criminal act. In a video statement from Belgrade, Serbia, where he is attending a business conference, Macharia expressed being "deeply disturbed" by the incident.
Macharia, who previously served as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, described how attackers broke into his home, destroyed property, and threw items onto the road. He said the assault was traumatic for his staff, particularly his housekeeper, who was left severely shaken. The attackers, whom Macharia called "criminal elements" and "vandals," are believed to have been working on behalf of local businessmen aiming to seize his property, which he has owned for 24 years.
The attack is linked to an ongoing land dispute before the Kwale Environment and Land Court, according to Macharia’s lawyer, Njuguna Chuchu. Macharia added that the attackers had planned to demolish the house with a bulldozer, but local neighbors intervened to prevent further damage. He blamed the deteriorating security in the Ukunda area on a breakdown in law and order, accusing local authorities of laxity and complicity. Macharia thanked the community for their support in stabilizing the situation.
Macharia, who previously served as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, described how attackers broke into his home, destroyed property, and threw items onto the road. He said the assault was traumatic for his staff, particularly his housekeeper, who was left severely shaken. The attackers, whom Macharia called "criminal elements" and "vandals," are believed to have been working on behalf of local businessmen aiming to seize his property, which he has owned for 24 years.
The attack is linked to an ongoing land dispute before the Kwale Environment and Land Court, according to Macharia’s lawyer, Njuguna Chuchu. Macharia added that the attackers had planned to demolish the house with a bulldozer, but local neighbors intervened to prevent further damage. He blamed the deteriorating security in the Ukunda area on a breakdown in law and order, accusing local authorities of laxity and complicity. Macharia thanked the community for their support in stabilizing the situation.
