A disturbance disrupted church services at ACK Witima in Othaya, Nyeri County, where Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was worshiping. Masked individuals armed with guns fired shots and tear gas into the church, while a separate report noted armed police officers also deployed tear gas inside the sanctuary on Sunday. Following the event, politician Peter Mbae alleged it was an assassination attempt. The Kenyan government has initiated an investigation into the disturbance, and police conduct has been questioned. Human rights organizations, religious leaders, and leaders from Kajiado have condemned the attacks.
Questions have been raised regarding police conduct following an incident involving Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a church in Othaya. The incident is currently a topic of discussion on KTN News Kenya.
Human rights organizations and religious leaders have strongly condemned yesterday's attacks against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Othaya, Nyeri County.
The Kenyan government has initiated an investigation following a disturbance at a church in Othaya, Nyeri County. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Security Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the events in a joint statement.
A disturbance disrupted church services at ACK Witima in Othaya, Nyeri County, where Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was worshiping. Masked individuals armed with guns fired shots and tear gas into the church.