Church Clash: Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Orchestrating Attack
A dramatic confrontation erupted at PCEA Kasarani East Parish on Sunday after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of sending goons to disrupt a church service. The incident marks a new low in the rapidly deteriorating relationship between the former allies.
Sacred Grounds Turned Political Battlefield
According to reports, a group of intruders attempted to storm the church during Gachagua’s address but were repelled by his security team. The former DP didn’t mince words once he took the podium, directly blaming President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the failed intrusion.
“I didn’t mind goons being sent for me elsewhere, but inside the church? Mr. President, what happened to you?” Gachagua questioned. “You’ve become bold enough to disrupt even the house of God through your allies.”
Allegations of Police Inaction
Gachagua also claimed that security forces were deliberately held back. “We are aware that the Deputy Inspector General told police not to come. Only a few officers in plain clothes showed up to help,” he stated, implying a coordinated effort to leave him vulnerable.
Despite the chaos, Gachagua maintained his composure and issued a stern warning to the President: eliminating him wouldn’t end the resistance, only intensify it.
“Even if you eliminate Rigathi Gachagua, nothing will change. It will only complicate your politics. We have enough soldiers to continue the struggle,” he declared.
Political Fallout Hits the Pulpit
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu condemned the attack, urging authorities to act swiftly. “If Ruto and Sakaja were involved in today’s events, they must be held accountable. You cannot desecrate a church in the name of politics,” Nyutu said.
This explosive episode underscores the widening rift between President Ruto and Gachagua, who was impeached in October 2024 and has since recast himself as Mt. Kenya’s voice of opposition.
Ruto Defends His Track Record
President Ruto, in a recent vernacular media interview, downplayed the impact of his fallout with Gachagua. “I have been visiting Mt. Kenya for over 20 years. This is not a friendship of months or days—it is one built over decades. That bond can’t be broken by a few months of noise,” Ruto said.
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Church Clash: Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Orchestrating Attack