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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