Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has threatened to publicly reveal the identities of the assailants who attacked him during a church service in Witema, Othaya, on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
While speaking during the funeral of Jamleck Kamau’s mother in Kigumo, Murang’a County, on Friday, February 6, 2026, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader stated that they have gathered sufficient evidence identifying the individuals responsible for the attack, which turned a once solemn church service into chaos and forced worshippers to flee the church premises.
He further claimed that they possess credible intelligence from internal sources and warned that they would release the information to the public if no action is taken.
According to Gachagua, they had already issued a two-week ultimatum to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take action against those involved. He warned that failure to act would compel him to make the identities public.
“Hii information yote tumeipata, hata kutoka kwa marafiki wetu wa kigeni kwa sababu ya satellite images, na katika siku chache zijazo baada ya ile deadline ya tarehe 16 tutarelease hizo video tuonyeshe vile walituattack,” Gachagua said.
The remarks come days after the attack during the church service, which drew mixed reactions from the public. While some condemned the violence, others claimed the incident may have been stage-managed by Gachagua’s allies to gain public sympathy.
Several top government officials condemned the incident, led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who denounced the violence and tasked IG Douglas Kanja with initiating investigations into the attack on the DCP leader.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also weighed in, stating that violence and political chaos should never occur in places of worship.
Meanwhile, United Opposition leaders expressed solidarity with Gachagua, accompanying him to the Inspector General’s office at Vigilance House to present their complaints and demand action within two weeks.
They warned that failure to act could trigger mass demonstrations which, according to Gachagua, would surpass those previously organised by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
