DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala / ScreengrabDemocracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala has alleged that the former deputy president and the party leader, Rigathi Gachagua, has been abducted. This follows chaos that occurred on Sunday at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, where Gachagua and his team were attending a church service. They hurled teargas at us when we were coming out, some people took our party leader, Rigathi Gachagua, and we don’t know where he has been taken,” Malala said. Malala demanded that Gachagua be “produced within the next one hour,” accusing unknown actors of endangering the lives of DCP officials and supporters. He held the Inspector General of Police and all those responsible fully accountable for the safety of Gachagua, his team, and the civilians inside the church.

Source: The Star January 25, 2026 15:54 UTC