The attack on Sunday, January 25, 2026, occurred at approximately 11:00 AM at the Witima ACK Church in Othaya. Witnesses described a coordinated assault involving 15 armed men in jungle fatigues who arrived in a van and a Toyota Probox. The group allegedly lobbed tear gas canisters directly into the sanctuary while children and elderly
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised serious concerns about how elderly residents in Mbeere North were treated during the recent by elections. He claimed that many older citizens who rely on the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme were threatened and told their benefits would be stopped if they did not support the United Democratic
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, expressing deep concern over renewed attacks and rising violence targeting him by hired goons, following the disruption of his political rally in Kariobangi North. In a letter dated December 1, 2025, Gachagua criticized the growing culture of goonism in Kenya, warning that
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s recent remarks about Raila Odinga’s death have caused widespread anger across the country. His words, spoken in Kikuyu during a burial in Nyeri, were viewed as highly disrespectful and divisive. At a time when Kenyans are mourning the death of the former Prime Minister, Kahiga chose to make statements suggesting that
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has suggested a new way to count presidential votes in Kenya. He wants the results to be counted at the constituency level instead of using the current central system at Bomas of Kenya. According to him, this change could reduce election rigging and make the process more transparent. Speaking to
Herman Manyora has raised concerns about the political future of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, warning that her ambition to become Kiambu governor in 2027 could easily fail if she continues clashing with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In his view, Wamuchomba was once among the politicians who had a strong chance of unseating the current
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto over his repeated emphasis on education, questioning the authenticity of his academic achievements. Speaking in Nyeri County on Saturday, September 13, Gachagua accused the President of using his claimed educational background to undermine others while failing to provide verifiable evidence of his own credentials.
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has continued with his sharp criticism of President William Ruto, accusing him of misusing taxpayers’ money and turning State House into a political tool. His remarks have added more fuel to the growing rift between him and the president, showing that their differences are now playing out more openly in
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again put the fight against corruption and poor governance at the center of his public agenda, stressing that Kenya cannot achieve meaningful progress without dealing with these problems head-on. Speaking after a community engagement in Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County, Gachagua made it clear that his campaign for reforms
Members of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in Meru are up in arms after sudden changes in the county leadership left aspirants and supporters frustrated. The chaos unfolded on Saturday, September 6, after the party leadership announced that the county chairmanship previously held by Timothy Kithinji had been handed over to James Mithika.