Gachagua's Vehicles Damaged After Goons Disrupt Church Service At Kasarani

The youth forced their way into the church and smashed plastic chairs used by worshippers, injuring several people in the chaos.

Viral Tea Ke Writer Viral Tea Ke Writer
Apr 6, 2025 - 14:06 Updated: Apr 6, 2025 - 14:10
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Gachagua's Vehicles Damaged After Goons Disrupt Church Service At Kasarani
A car belonging to Rigathi Gachagua damaged on April 6, 2025 and the former DP. /VIRAL TEA KE

Chaotic scenes were witnessed at Nairobi's Kasarani estate after a group of unruly youths stormed the PCEA Church, forcing security officers associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to fire into the air.

Earlier reports indicated that the security officers attached to the former Deputy President took action after a group of youth barged into the church, supposedly demanding money to attend the event.

The youth forced their way into the church and smashed plastic chairs used by worshippers, injuring several people in the chaos.

Most of the attackers wore military gear, sparking concerns about their motives. The clash broke out in a tent that served as an overflow area for the church.

Moments later, some of the youths were spotted sprinting toward the parking lot, where the gunshots were fired into the air.

The chaos forced event organizers to temporarily pause the service, as some congregants had to flee for their safety.

Amid the standoff, a vehicle linked to Gachagua was pelted with stones, leaving its windows shattered, according to photos seen by Viral Tea.

The church’s presiding bishop denounced the incident, stating it was a clear violation of the right to worship freely. "We have freedom of worship in Kenya, and the Constitution guarantees that you can visit any part of the country," the Bishop stated. 

Despite the chaos unfolding outside the main dais, the former Deputy President appeared unfazed, calmly seated and showing no reaction to the commotion.

There was no visible deployment from the National Police Service (NPS) during or after the incident—only Gachagua’s personal security team stepped in to handle the situation. The rowdy youth kept pushing forward, hurling objects and insults at the security detail of the former Mathira MP.

As of the time this story was published, NPS had not released any official statement regarding the incident.

Gachagua nonetheless addressed the congregation, with earlier speculation swirling that he would use the platform to respond to President William Ruto’s recent visit to the Mt. Kenya region.

This marks the second time one of Gachagua’s events has been disrupted—he was previously blocked from exiting the ACK Cathedral in Nyeri town on March 23 by another group of angry goons. Several people were reportedly injured in the chaos, though the exact number remains unconfirmed.

In another notable incident, Gachagua was forced to scamper for safety after chaos ensued during a burial ceremony in Limuru, Kiambu County, on November 28, 2024, which he attended.

During the incident, Gachagua's car was destroyed, with footage of the scene showing the former DP's black Toyota Land Cruiser's rear window smashed.

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