President William Ruto has strongly condemned the violent disruption of a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, urging respect for places of worship following a tear gas attack on January 25, 2026, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was in attendance.

• Worshippers at ACK Witima Church were affected by tear gas canisters, forcing people, including Gachagua, to flee.
• President Ruto emphasized that churches must remain places of peace, free from political chaos, and urged security agencies to safeguard them.
• Gachagua accused the police and government of orchestrating the incident, demanding arrests and threatening nationwide demonstrations if justice is not served.