Political storm over Gachagua attack
Security officials have offered no information regarding their investigations into previous attacks on former deputy president...
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A political storm has erupted in Kenya following a Sunday attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, sparking widespread condemnation from clergy and political leaders over repeated assaults and alleged police complicity.
- Over the past year, Gachagua has reportedly faced more than a dozen attacks, yet not a single arrest has led to court proceedings.
- The National Council of Churches in Kenya (NCCK) called the latest incident "illegal, unconstitutional, and an affront to the body of Jesus Christ," and demanded an unqualified apology from the Minister for Interior and the Inspector-General of the National Police Service.
- During the church disruption, worshipers fled as tear gas canisters were deployed, vehicles were vandalized, and church property was damaged under the alleged watch of police officers.
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Political Fallout and Denials Follow Attack on Rigathi Gachagua at Nyeri Church - January 2026
A political storm has followed an attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) condemned the teargassing of worshipers at the church on January 26, 2026, describing the police action as brutal and a flagrant violation of human rights. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki vehemently denied claims made by Rigathi Gachagua that one of his bodyguards was involved in the violence. Kindiki stated the individual in a circulated image is unknown to him and not part of his staff, accusing Gachagua of political targeting. He refuted any links to the chaos at the church service, which has sparked widespread condemnation from clergy and political leaders.
