Chaos in Othaya Church as Teargas Forces Congregants to Flee During Gachagua’s Visit
The incident occurred midway through the service at Wairima ACK Church, where Gachagua was a guest...
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A church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Othaya, Nyeri County, was disrupted by teargas, causing panic and leading to congregants fleeing the church.
- The incident occurred at Wairima ACK Church.
- Gachagua accused the state and President William Ruto of orchestrating the attack, claiming it was an assassination plot involving "live bullets" and vandalized vehicles.
- Videos showed congregants, including women and children, struggling to breathe, with one young girl fainting amidst the chaos.
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Chaos and Investigation Following Gachagua's Church Visit in Othaya - January 2026
A church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was disrupted by teargas, which caused panic and forced congregants to flee. Following the incident, Mr. Gachagua confirmed his safety, dispelling claims of abduction that had circulated. He claimed there was an assassination plot against him, accusing the government of sponsoring militia and police. In response to the alleged attack, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the police to conduct an investigation into the matter.
