Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has blamed the government for the disruption of a prayer meeting organized by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi.
The meeting, held on Saturday at Kamukunji Grounds in Nyeri County, was interrupted when Maina Njenga and a group of youths stormed the venue, causing chaos and forcing Pastor Dorcas to leave.
In a defensive statement posted on his social media platforms, Gachagua accused the government of orchestrating the invasion, alleging that Njenga, a known gang leader, was being used to create unrest.
“Unleashing the leader of an outlawed criminal gang and his goons to disrupt peaceful prayers and desecrate the altar is the lowest any government can go, no matter the level of desperation,” Gachagua wrote.
The incident comes amid growing political tensions in the Mt. Kenya region following Gachagua’s removal from office as Deputy President.
Since then, Gachagua has launched a fierce criticism of the government and President William Ruto, warning the region to be cautious as the 2027 General Election approaches.
Njenga, who has made a public return to the political scene following Gachagua’s ouster, has fueled speculation that he may challenge Gachagua and rally support in favor of President Ruto in the upcoming election.
However, the former Mungiki leader has denied claims that he is now Ruto’s point man in the central region.
