Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned the violent attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a Sunday church service at PCEA Mwiki in Kasarani, terming it a “national shame.”
In a scathing statement released on Sunday night, Kalonzo questioned the motive behind launching an attack at a place of worship, calling those responsible “workers of inequity and servants of the devil.” He stated, “Why would you commit violence in Church? The attack on Second Deputy President Rigathi at Kasarani PCEA Church, Mwiki was a national shame.”
Chaos briefly erupted at the church after Gachagua and his entourage arrived for the service. A group of unknown individuals attempted to storm the premises, triggering panic among congregants. Gunshots were reportedly heard during the incident, although no injuries were reported. The situation was swiftly contained by Gachagua’s security team, who shielded him and secured the area before police forces dispersed the attackers.
Following the attack, Gachagua expressed concern over what he perceives as growing restrictions on his freedom of movement and association. “We have seen a concerted effort to curtail our freedom to move around the country and to associate with those who are like-minded. It is unfortunate,” he stated.
He added that while he would refrain from making detailed remarks immediately, he intended to address the issue more comprehensively in a scheduled interview. “I don’t understand why goons were sent to attack us during a church service. I don’t want to speak much right now because I have an interview tomorrow, and I have things to say,” he remarked.
Gachagua was accompanied by several prominent leaders, including MPs James Gakuya (Embakasi North), Kamande Mwafrika (Roysambu), Amos Mwago (Starehe), Jayne Kihara (Naivasha), Benjamin Mejjadonk (Embakasi Central), Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, MP Mercy Gakuya, and former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns over the safety of political leaders and the sanctity of worship spaces amidst growing political tension in the country.
