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February 3, 2026
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I did not plan Witima church attack, says Gachagua

I did not plan Witima church attack, says Gachagua

“It was an attempt to assassinate me…they have a special squad of police officers going by Nairobi Sierra,” said Gachagua in an interview with Deutsche Welle...

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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua has vehemently denied orchestrating an attack on himself at an Anglican church in Witima, Nyeri County, two weeks prior, instead claiming it was an attempted assassination. He accused President William Ruto of authoritarian tendencies and called for international intervention.

  • Gachagua asserts the attack involved armed assailants believed to be police officers, equipped with AK-47 rifles and teargas, which he claims he could not have accessed.
  • He alleged a special squad of police officers, referred to as Nairobi Sierra, was sent to kill him and endanger congregants.
  • Gachagua defended his regional political focus, stating it mirrors the path taken by President Ruto to achieve national leadership.
  • He criticized Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, stating Kindiki did not assume his role through an electoral mandate and is perceived as an employee of President Ruto.

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