DCI Reveals Why Gachagua Was Not Protected By Police At Kasarani Church Event
DCI claimed that the incident at the PCEA church in Mwiki occurred without any prior notification about the expected attendance of political dignitaries at the service.
Marvin Chege 
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a statement in response to the chaos as a result of goons storming the PCEA Kasarani East church on Sunday, April 6, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was present.
On Monday, April 7, DCI claimed that the incident at the PCEA church in Mwiki occurred without any prior notification about the expected attendance of political dignitaries at the service.
"The Mwiki police command has stated that the church failed to notify the police of the planned function, which included political leaders, and therefore, no advance security measures were deployed to handle such an eventuality," stated the DCI in part.
With those remarks, the investigative agency seemed to challenge Gachagua’s earlier claims, in which the former Deputy President accused security agencies of intentionally neglecting their duty to offer protection, particularly at events where he is present.
Collage of chaotic scenes outside PCEA Mwiki on April 7, 2025 and a photo of Gachagua’s vehicle damaged. /CITIZEN TV.X
Nonetheless, the DCI confirmed that investigations have been launched to uncover the root cause and motive behind the disruption.
According to local authorities, over 100 motorcycles ferrying two to three pillion passengers arrived at the church venue from Kangundo Road, right behind the former DP entourage, who allegedly started causing commotion in the church, demanding money from the politicians.
"Police at Mwiki Police Station heard gunshots at the church grounds, and were mobilised to repulse the goons, who retreated and normalcy returned. Several of them, alongside 10 abandoned motorcycles, were detained at the Mwiki station," added the DCI.
"So far, it has been established that the gunshots heard at the church were fired by the VIP security personnel and civilian licensed firearm holders in their bid to protect the leaders from the rowdy group, which was already causing damage to parked cars and other church property."
This incident is one of several recent flare-ups involving politically charged gatherings across the country. Consequently, the National Police Service is urging the public to avoid engaging in acts of violence and intimidation, especially during religious or community events.
They emphasized the importance of voicing grievances through lawful and peaceful means and called on all citizens to help maintain safety and order at public functions.
Gachagua condemned the attack as "insensitive and unkind," accusing President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja of backing goons to disrupt the church service. He claimed the assaults against him had escalated to a whole new level.
"Unfortunately, there are concerted efforts to curtail our freedom to move around the country and associate with like-minded people. I did not mind Ruto sending goons after me, but in church? Surely? What has happened to you, Mr. President?" the former DP posed in shock.
"In a church? You have reached a different level. You sent me goons in Limuru last week, you sent goons to Nyeri, and now you've sent them to church. You have become bold."
Gachagua went on to claim that police officers were instructed to stand down and not intervene during the attack, saying that only a handful of well-meaning officers stepped in voluntarily to assist.
He directly accused the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service of intentionally neglecting their duty to maintain security in Mwiki, despite being constitutionally mandated to do so. "We are aware the DIG said no police should come, but I appreciate that some officers came," he added.
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