Mathira MP Wamumbi responds to allegations in Othaya church attack
Wamumbi urged fellow politicians not to link him to unrest in areas outside his jurisdiction...
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Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi has strongly denied any involvement in the attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County. Wamumbi, speaking on Tuesday, January 27, distanced himself from the chaos that occurred on Sunday at Witima ACK Church.
- Eric Wamumbi is a church elder at AIPCEA and stated he cannot be involved in violence.
- He urged fellow politicians not to link him to unrest outside his jurisdiction.
- Wamumbi previously indicated he would record a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, claiming evidence linking Gachagua's allies to church disruptions.
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Political Conflict and Teargas Incident at Witima ACK Church in Nyeri - January 2026
Churches in Kenya are increasingly becoming sites of political conflict, highlighted by a recent incident at Witima Anglican Church of Kenya in Othaya, Nyeri County. On January 25, 2026, suspected plain-clothes police officers deployed teargas into the church, causing attendees to flee. The chaos occurred during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Following the event, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi spoke on Tuesday, January 27, to deny any involvement in the attack. The incident has led to a re-evaluation of the role of the pulpit in politics, particularly noting its influence on President William Ruto's rise to power.
