Ruto responds to Gachagua church attack
President criticises leaders who use the pulpit to preach politics...
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President William Ruto addressed the issue of political disruptions in churches, urging security forces to prevent places of worship from being used for political agendas. His remarks follow an incident where United Opposition leaders, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, demanded an investigation into police who allegedly disrupted a church service in Nyeri County.
- President Ruto spoke at PEFA All Nations Gospel Church in Gikomba, Kamukunji Constituency on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
- He called for all security forces, including the National Police Service, to ensure churches remain places of peace and are protected from political fights.
- Critics noted that President Ruto and his allies have also used pulpits for political promotion, citing a December incident in Gatundu North where a church service attended by the President descended into chaos.
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United Opposition Clashes with Ruto's Camp Over Church Disruption and IEBC - February 2026
President William Ruto addressed political disruptions in churches, urging security forces to prevent them from being used for political agendas. His comments followed an incident where United Opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, demanded an investigation into police who allegedly disrupted a church service in Nyeri County. The United Opposition is now set to return to Othaya, Nyeri County, for a church service on Sunday, February 1, 2026, one week after the violent church attack targeting Gachagua. In a separate matter, allies of President Ruto defended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against the United Opposition. This was in response to demands from the opposition to sack IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan and cut ties with Smartmatic.
