Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has issued an emotional appeal to First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, urging her to intervene with President William Ruto to allow the law enforcement agencies to prosecute those responsible for recent church attacks.
Addressing congregants and supporters, the former Deputy President asked the First Lady to advise her husband to “be a decent person” and permit the police to act independently.
Gachagua highlighted the disruption at ACK Witima Church, asserting that sacred places must remain free from political interference and violence.
The call for intervention follows growing outrage among opposition lawmakers and clergy who claim that perpetrators of sanctuary attacks enjoy state protection.
Gachagua’s allies, including Nyandarua Senator John Methu, pointed to incidents involving police presence during disruptions at places of worship.
Opposition figures argued that while security apparatuses quickly pursue government critics, individuals accused of violently raiding church grounds face no prosecution, raising serious questions regarding selective law enforcement.
During engagements with religious leaders, Gachagua pledged that any future administration under his movement would prioritize protecting freedom of worship and restoring dignity to religious institutions.
He emphasized that the church remains an essential pillar of Kenyan society and nation-building that should never be co-opted or intimidated for political leverage.
The DCP leader assured the clergy that institutional independence for both the judicial system and religious bodies would be strictly preserved.
The First Lady’s public involvement in faith-based initiatives and historical support for church restoration programs prompted Gachagua to directly target her moral authority.
By calling on Mama Rachel Ruto, the opposition seeks to highlight what it frames as a moral contradiction between the administration’s public Christian posture and its handling of violence targeting religious sanctuaries.
Lawmakers allied with Gachagua insisted that allowing law enforcement to bring church attackers to book is the only way to restore public confidence.
The clash over church security marks a significant escalation in the ongoing political rift within the Mt. Kenya region and the nation at large.
As political alliances realign ahead of the 2027 General Elections, sanctuary safety and institutional integrity have emerged as central political battlegrounds.
Gachagua’s direct challenge to the presidency underscores the growing friction between government security directives and the protection of constitutional freedoms.