Following an attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a Nyeri church, allies of Gachagua are demanding drastic changes to Kenya's police service. They advocate for the devolution of the police to counties and an audit of police transfers ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

• Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala argued that relying on a centralized police structure could lead to political violence.
• The call for reforms was prompted by a Sunday attack on Gachagua in Othaya, Nyeri County, where teargas and gunshots disrupted a church service.
• Malala alleges that the government is orchestrating targeted police transfers between 2025 and 2027 to specific regions to facilitate violence.
• He accused President William Ruto of lacking commitment to regulating police conduct, citing over 16 alleged cases of violence against the opposition.

The National Police Service (NPS) has launched an urgent investigation into an incident where a teargas canister was thrown into St. Peter's African Church of Kenya (ACK) in Witima, Othaya, on January 25, disrupting a church service attended by leader Rigathi Gachagua.

• The attack occurred around 11 a.m., damaging multiple vehicles but causing no injuries.
• Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja described the incident as "totally unacceptable," with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen also condemning it and ordering accelerated investigations.
• Gachagua has repeatedly alleged government plots and attempts on his life since his ouster in October 2024, while Kanja has dismissed these claims, denying any government involvement.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has severely condemned the National Police Service (NPS) for a teargas attack at St. Peter's ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, calling the act unconstitutional and a breach of freedoms.

• The incident occurred on January 25, during a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and damaged several vehicles.
• LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the use of force as offending constitutional principles and urged the NPS for an immediate explanation and action against involved officers.
• The NPS, through Inspector General Douglas Kanja, stated the incident was "deeply regrettable" and "totally unacceptable," with the Internal Affairs Unit investigating and promising firm action against those responsible.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has hinted that recent violence in Othaya during a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua might have been orchestrated for political sympathy. This statement comes amidst heightened tension and Gachagua's claims of an assassination attempt by a state-sponsored killer squad.

• Kindiki condemned the chaos as a criminal act threatening Kenya's democratic culture and freedom of worship.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that investigations are underway, noting that all cars in Gachagua's convoy were damaged.
• Gachagua alleged that police officers deliberately targeted his convoy, disabling vehicles and dismantling sound systems.