Kindiki Responds Over Claims Linking His Staff to Church Attack
Kindiki was forced to respond after Gachagua blamed the government for the church attack, claiming it was carried out by a 'killer squad' of rogue police officers...
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has vehemently denied claims by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua that one of his bodyguards was involved in an attack at a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday, January 25. Kindiki stated the individual shown in a circulated image is unknown to him and not part of his staff, accusing Gachagua of political targeting.
- On Sunday, January 25, violence erupted at ACK Witima Church in Othaya during a service attended by Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition politicians.
- Kindiki stated that the individual identified by Gachagua is not known to him and is not part of his security detail or staff.
- The incident involved tear gas, a burning vehicle belonging to Gachagua, and other vandalized vehicles by "goons outside the premises."
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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.
