NAIROBI, Kenya — It started like any other Sunday morning in Kasarani’s PCEA Mwiki Church—songs of praise, prayers, and the faithful filling the pews.
But the mood quickly shifted when a group of unknown individuals attempted to force their way into the sanctuary, moments after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stepped in with his entourage.
What unfolded next wasn’t just a security scare—it was a scene that threw the quiet church into a few minutes of high-stakes drama, complete with shouting, resistance from congregants, and even the sound of gunfire.
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Tense Moments as Intruders Storm the Church
Shortly after Gachagua’s arrival, an uninvited group attempted to storm the church, disrupting what was supposed to be a solemn Sunday service.
The incident briefly compromised the safety of congregants, forcing the politician’s security team into quick defensive action.
As the group shouted and tried to gain access, some church members physically blocked the entrance.
The bishop, maintaining a level head amid the chaos, urged calm: “Let us remain calm, please.”
Gunshots rang out—though it remains unclear whether they were warning shots or signs of something more serious. Security forces eventually stepped in, dispersing the group and allowing the service to resume peacefully.
Gachagua wasn’t alone. He was flanked by several Members of Parliament and county assembly officials aligned with his camp.
Gunfire erupts during church service in Kasarani attended by former DP Gachagua as suspected goons storm venue.
Their appearance at the church was part of a broader agenda: Gachagua is scheduled to speak on a national TV interview on April 7, where he’s expected to weigh in on the latest political developments following President William Ruto’s high-stakes tour of Mount Kenya.
This appearance also comes on the heels of Gachagua’s last public outing at Wangige Market in Kiambu on March 31, where he didn’t hold back on his criticism of the government’s performance.
The intrusion has sparked concern about how far political tensions may be seeping into sacred spaces.
Was the attempted disruption a politically motivated act? No official statement has been released yet, but online chatter and political analysts are already drawing lines between the church incident and the rising friction within Kenya’s political elite.
For Gachagua, the timing couldn’t be more critical. As he positions himself as a counterweight to Ruto’s narrative in the Mount Kenya region, any disruption—even one during worship—becomes part of a broader political story.
While the Sunday service at PCEA Mwiki resumed with grace and calm, the incident has added another layer to the ongoing political drama.
Gachagua’s camp is tightening its message ahead of his anticipated TV appearance—and after this church disruption, the public will be watching even more closely.
