United Opposition returns to Othaya after Gachagua church attack
Opposition leaders in a show of defiance against political intimidation...
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The United Opposition in Kenya is set to return to Othaya, Nyeri County, for a church service and engagements on Sunday, February 1, 2026. This visit comes exactly one week after a violent church attack targeting former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua in the same town.
- The visit is a direct response to the previous Sunday's violence at ACK Witima Church, where worshippers were attacked and vehicles fired upon.
- Key opposition leaders attending include Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, and Democratic Action Party of Kenya’s Eugene Wamalwa.
- The itinerary includes a church service at ACK Gitugi in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, followed by a meet-the-people engagement in Gitugi Town and a stop in Othaya Town.
- The opposition leaders met with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to seek security assurances for the tour.
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