Police Investigate Teargas Canister Thrown at Othaya Church Service Attended by Rigathi Gachagua - January 2026

The National Police Service (NPS) has launched an urgent investigation after a teargas canister was thrown into St. Peter's African Church of Kenya (ACK) in Witima, Othaya, on January 25. The incident disrupted a church service attended by leader Rigathi Gachagua. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) condemned the police for the attack, calling it unconstitutional. Following the chaos, allies of Gachagua are demanding drastic changes to the police service, including its devolution to counties. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hinted the violence might have been orchestrated for political sympathy, while Gachagua claimed there was an assassination attempt by a state-sponsored killer squad.

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Gachagua Allies Demand Drastic Changes in Police Service After Nyeri Church Attack

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.