Political tensions in the Mt Kenya region are escalating, marked by claims of police misuse and politically motivated transfers, following a violent incident at an Othaya church where teargas was deployed during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

• The incident occurred on Sunday at ACK Witima Church in Othaya, Nyeri County.
• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims the church incident was a "deliberate, State-sanctioned operation" involving the police.
• The violence is linked to political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.