Nick Mararo, a businessman and aspirant for the Nyeri senatorial seat in the 2027 general election, spent Sunday morning in Naro Moru, Kieni Constituency, joining Dr. Fred Matiang’i and Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro at St John Paul II Kandara Catholic Church for worship.
The service drew the three leaders together with local residents for an ordinary Sunday Mass in the quiet town that sits along the Nyeri-Nanyuki road. Mararo later described the morning as an uplifting Sunday spent in the company of the two politicians and the faithful of the parish.
Service and Shared Moments
According to accounts from those present, Fr. Simon Njaramba led the congregation through the liturgy and delivered a sermon that participants found inspiring. After the formal service, the visiting leaders joined parishioners in a fundraiser aimed at supporting the church’s ongoing development projects. The atmosphere remained that of a community gathering rather than a political event, with the focus placed on prayer and the practical needs of the parish.
Mararo shared his reflections shortly after the service. He wrote that the morning had been uplifting and expressed a simple hope that people would always find strength in faith, wisdom in prayer and purpose in serving humanity. He ended with a straightforward wish of God’s blessings to all. The message stayed within the language of personal faith and communal service, without reference to political platforms or campaign themes.
A Familiar Setting in Kieni
Naro Moru, sometimes spelled Narumoru, is a market town in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County. It lies between Nyeri and Nanyuki and serves as a transit point for travellers heading toward Mount Kenya. The St John Paul II Kandara Catholic Church is one of the places of worship that anchors community life in the area. Sunday services there routinely bring together residents from surrounding villages, and the presence of guests from outside the constituency added a quiet note of wider attention to an otherwise regular day of worship.
Mararo’s decision to attend the service fits a pattern of engagement that has marked his public activity in recent months. As he prepares his bid for the Nyeri senatorial seat, he has spent time in different parts of the county attending local events, supporting youth initiatives and maintaining visibility in community spaces.
His work through organisations such as Base Yetu has long centred on sports, talent programmes and practical support for young people. Appearances at church services and local fundraisers form part of that broader presence rather than isolated campaign stops.
Leaders Moving Through the Region
Dr. Fred Matiang’i and Ndindi Nyoro were also in Naro Moru on the same day. Their attendance at the same Mass and participation in the church fundraiser placed the three men in the same space for a few hours. Later in the day, reports indicated that some of the leaders planned to continue to Nanyuki for further public engagements. For Mararo, the morning remained centred on the church service and the message of faith he chose to share afterwards.
Faith as Everyday Practice
In a political season that is already gathering pace ahead of 2027, moments such as this one stand out for their ordinary quality.
A senatorial aspirant, a former Cabinet Secretary and a sitting Member of Parliament sat among parishioners, listened to a sermon, and contributed to a church collection.
Mararo’s public comment afterwards did not attempt to turn the occasion into a campaign message. Instead he returned to the language of faith and human purpose that many Kenyans encounter every Sunday.
