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Bishop Margaret Wanjiru's Biography, education, politics, divorce, children & land saga

Margaret Wanjiru's Biography: Education, politics, divorce & land saga | Pulselive Kenya

Lynet Okumu

<p>The recent demolition of Margaret Wanjiru's Jesus Is Alive Ministries Church has stirred significant attention across social media platforms, thrusting the prominent religious figure into the spotlight once again.</p>

<p>Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, in an emotional interview with media outlets, recounted the distressing experience of witnessing her church being demolished by unknown individuals. </p>

<p>Located along the Haile Selassie Highway, the Jesus Is Alive Ministries Church was the center of a dispute over the land it occupied. </p>

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru speaking to the media during a past engagement

<p>Bishop Wanjiru expressed suspicions that the demolition might have been politically motivated, highlighting the confiscation of phones during the incident.</p>

<h3>Margaret Wanjiru's early life &amp; education</h3>

<p>Margaret Wanjiru's journey traces back to her humble beginnings in Nairobi, where she grew up in poverty with her single mother. </p>

<p>Raised in the servant's quarters, young Margaret faced economic hardship but remained determined to pursue an education. </p>

<p>Despite becoming a mother before completing high school, she persevered through odd jobs to support herself and her child.</p>

<p>Facing eviction after a second pregnancy, Margaret found herself hawking earrings on the streets until a chance encounter led to a cleaning job. </p>

<p>Through dedication and hard work, she gradually climbed the corporate ladder, eventually becoming a sales and marketing executive.</p>

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<h3>Margaret Wanjiru's Political Career</h3>

<p>In 2007, <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/nairobi-senate-aspirant-bishop-wanjiru-impresses-kenyans-by-helping-her-mum-vote/4cfn00n">Margaret Wanjiru transitioned </a>into politics, successfully vying for the Starehe Member of Parliament seat. </p>

<p>She later served as an assistant Minister for housing in 2018 before venturing into the Nairobi gubernatorial race that she lost to Mike Sonko. </p>

<h3>Margaret Wanjiru's husband &amp; children </h3>

<p>Margaret Wanjiru was previously married to the late James Kamangu Ndimu. Following their separation, she found love again and was set to marry a South African pastor in 2007. </p>

<p>However, legal proceedings intervened, preventing the union from taking place. </p>

<p>Margret has three children. Her eldest son, Steven Kariuki, followed in her footsteps and entered the political arena.</p>

<h3>Margaret Wanjiru's  Jesus is Alive Ministry</h3>

<p>Margaret's spiritual journey began after a transformative encounter with Christianity. Despite initial rejection from a church, she eventually found salvation and embarked on a mission to preach the Gospel. </p>

<p>Facing numerous challenges, including clashes with authorities, Margaret remained steadfast in her faith and eventually established the Jesus Is Alive Ministries (JIAM), a thriving ministry with branches across Kenya and beyond.</p>

<h3>Controversies Surrounding Margaret Wanjiru</h3>

<p>Margaret Wanjiru's life has not been devoid of controversy. In 2007, legal disputes marred her intended marriage to a South African pastor. </p>

<p>Additionally, allegations of fraudulent land allocation surfaced during her tenure at the lands ministry. </p>

<p>Margaret also faced arrest in 2017 after reportedly causing chaos at a polling station during nominations.</p>

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