Narok-based American philanthropist says her life is in danger

An American philanthropist and the director of Maranapa Camps, Michelle Nirenstsein, has decried threats by an influential businessman in Talek, Narok West, and is asking the government to intervene.

Speaking to the press, the philanthropist questioned the said threats, noting that her projects benefit the community at large.

“I hope this fight can stop so we continue with the original vision to empower the disempowered. The important thing to remember is I came here to leave a legacy for the Maasai people,” she said.

A former area Member of the County Assembly, Dominique Ole Rakwa, termed the threats as an impediment to the community, which benefits from the American’s help for women and police, asking those involved to desist from being used.

"There are still some people who are being used to taint her name and that is why as a community we have agreed today that mambo ya kudhulumu Michelle ikomee kabisa," said Ole Rakwa.

"Tunashangaa mama kama huyu akilia akitafuta usaidizi kwa serikali, kuna watu bado wanatumika kuchafulia huyu mama jina ndo maana sisi kama community tumetokea kusema mambo haya yakome kabisa."

"We as women are calling for her security because the children in this camp are ours and hatutaki kilio hapa kwetu," Talek Women Group Chairperson Mary Naurori added.

The businessman is alleged to have previously forcibly taken a car used to run community projects on the 11th of April this year.

The incident was reported, with little effort on the part of authorities to address the issue.