Police probe chaos during church service attended by Gachagua in Othaya
Police launch probe after a teargas canister was thrown into St. Peter's ACK in Witima, Othaya, on Sunday, disrupting service...
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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.
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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.
