The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has refuted claims that it tried to block former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church function at Kahawa West in Nairobi County.
Bishop JJ Gitahi claimed that the State had attempted to block Gachagua from attending the service at Priesthood Fellowship Church on grounds that it would amount to incitement.
However, in a statement on Tuesday, November 12, DCI denied the allegations claiming that they operate within the law.
"We want to clarify that these allegations are entirely false and seem to be aimed at misrepresenting the actions and intentions of the DCI. The DCI operates within the parameters established by the rule of law and has consistently affirmed its commitment to refraining from interference in the liberties of individuals and institutions," the agency said.
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DCI also appeared to hint that detectives were at the premises where the former Deputy President attended a church service in Kahawa West.
According to the report that appeared on Sunday, November 11, the government sought to know from Gitahi why was hosting the former Deputy President.
The Bishop is said to have stood firm and maintained that the service was like any other and the Deputy President was free to attend.
At the same time, speaking on Sunday, Gachagua maintained that he had no bitterness with anybody but wanted peace for the country.
