Faithfuls choked at Nyeri church as Gachagua claims assassination attempt
Terror struck worshippers in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday after people suspected to be plain-clothes police officers lobbed teargas into a church during service attended by Gachagua...
✨ Key Highlights
Chaos erupted at Witima Anglican Church of Kenya in Othaya, Nyeri County, on January 25, 2026, when suspected plain-clothes police officers lobbed teargas into a congregation, causing hundreds of faithful to choke. The incident, which former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims was an assassination attempt, also led to a vehicle being torched and others vandalised.
- The attack targeted Rigathi Gachagua and his allies during a church service.
- Assailants, some reportedly firing AK-47 rifles, caused widespread panic.
- One of Gachagua's vehicles was torched, and others belonging to his allies were vandalised.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Standard Politics
Part of the Day's Coverage
Teargas Lobbed at Nyeri Church; Gachagua Alleges Assassination Attempt, CS Ruku Claims It Was Staged - January 2026
Chaos erupted at Witima Anglican Church of Kenya in Othaya, Nyeri County, on January 25, 2026, when suspected plain-clothes police officers lobbed teargas into a congregation. The attack caused hundreds of worshippers, including children, to choke and created panic. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims the incident was an assassination attempt meant to eliminate him. Following the teargas attack, a vehicle was torched and others were vandalised. In response, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku accused Gachagua of allegedly orchestrating the chaos himself for political gain, with the aim of discrediting President William Ruto.
