Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has spoken out following a chaotic incident in which a group of goons disrupted a church service he was attending at PCEA Mwiki in Kasarani.
Speaking on Sunday, April 6, Gachagua condemned the incident which he described as a targeted attempt to intimidate him.
Additionally, he claimed that the disruption was politically motivated and linked the events directly to President William Ruto.
"Unfortunately, there are concerted efforts to curtail our freedom to move around the country and associate with like-minded people. I did not mind Ruto sending goons after me, but in church? Surely? What has happened to you, Mr. President?" he questioned.
Gachagua further alleged that Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja played a role in the incident, adding that the police were instructed to stand down during the incident.
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"You don’t care anymore that, through Nairobi Governor Sakaja, you are sending goons to cause trouble in the church. That’s okay; you can continue. We are aware that the Deputy Inspector General instructed the police not to come," he added.
Earlier Sunday, there was a moment of tension at PCEA Mwiki after suspected goons stormed the church when the service was underway.
Videos seen by Nairobileo.co.ke showed how the events panned out just after the former deputy president and his entourage had taken their positions.
The intruders were heard shouting "We will kill them" as they sought to enter the church.
The faithful that had already sat inside became unsettled and started moving out, perhaps for their safety.
In the meantime, gunshots fired in the air, presumably by Gachagua's security men, were heard, dispersing the crowds comprising the suspected goons.
The security, after repelling the intruders, setthe base outside the church to avert any further intrusion.
