Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Alleged Attempts to Block Him From Attending Church Service

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of intimidating church leaders and interfering with religious gatherings to prevent him from attending church services.

Speaking on Sunday, November 1, 2026, during a church service at PCEA Kamangu Parish in Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County, Gachagua claimed that National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah had threatened the presiding reverend in an attempt to stop the service from taking place.

He also accused the government of deploying security operatives and individuals allegedly linked to the state to interfere with his religious activities.

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader questioned why the President would seek to prevent him from attending church after his removal from government through impeachment.

“Ruto, you chased me out of government, and now you want to chase me out of the church too?” Gachagua posed.Gachagua’s remarks come at a time when the 2027 presidential race is gaining momentum. Since leaving office, the former Deputy President has continued to hold political engagements across the Mount Kenya region, where he has maintained a strong political presence.

Gachagua has also uses church gatherings to address congregants and communicate his political positions, often criticising the current administration over its leadership and policies.

The former Deputy President’s appearance at Kamangu Parish therefore come at the height of strained relations between him and several Mt Kenya leaders allied to the President like Ichung’wah.

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