Former Deputy President and clerics attending service at Witima ACK Church Othaya in Nyeri county on Sunday were forced to use an alternative route to leave the church premises. In a video seen by the Star, Gachagua, clerics and other worshippers had to use a 'panya route' to escape from the mayhem. In a different video, the men armed with guns can be seen firing and lobbing tear gas towards the church. It is alleged that vehicles, including those that belong to Gachagua, and property of unknown value were destroyed during the incident. In a post on X, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa alleged that Gachagua is still being held hostage at Witima ACK Church in Othoya.

Source: The Star January 25, 2026 14:07 UTC