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January 25, 2026
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Chaos at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya after police fire teargas and live bullets during Gachagua’s visit

Chaos at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya after police fire teargas and live bullets during Gachagua’s visit

“William Ruto has sent a killer squad to kill us inside Wairima ACK Church, Othaya. We are marooned in the church, being attacked with live bullets and tear gas, and my vehicles have been torched,” Gachagua wrote. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Chaos erupted at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya after police fired teargas and live bullets to disrupt a Sunday service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, an incident drawing widespread condemnation.

  • Assailants, armed and wearing face masks, stormed the church, firing shots and releasing teargas into the congregation, injuring many worshipers, mostly women and children.
  • The group, accompanied by plainclothes officers, vandalized and torched vehicles within the church compound.
  • Rigathi Gachagua was evacuated, with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka warning President William Ruto would be held accountable if anything happened to him, amidst rising political tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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