Leaders from all walks of life have continued to condemn the recent attacks meted out on Kenya’s opposition leaders and their followers. Among those who have expressed their anger are members of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), who cited the most recent attack on congregants and leaders at the ACK Witima Church in Othaya.
As NCCK proceeded to enumerate similar incidents in the recent past, including the July 2025 police attack at AIC, Subukia, Nakuru County, the January 2025 police attack at the PEFA Church, Nyandarua County, and several more, political leaders were not left out.
Among those who expressed their disgust immediately after the Witima Church attack were the governor of Nyeri County, Mutahi Kahiga; former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka; former House Speaker Justin Muturi; the Leader of the People’s Liberation Party, Martha Karua; and others. Governor Kahiga termed the attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders and congregants atrocious and uncalled for.
Meanwhile, he urged members of his county and the country at large to remain calm and not contemplate revenge.
Jeremiah Kioni, who was recently named the deputy leader of the Jubilee Party, also condemned the attack on churches, terming them sanctuaries worthy of respect. On his part, Justin Muturi underscored the need for the government to uphold every citizen’s freedom, not only the right to assembly but also the right to expression. Kenyans hope that the attempt to silence opposition voices by force will cease, especially where the lives of innocent Kenyans are indiscriminately endangered.
Fortunately, there was calm at the ACK Gitugi Church in Murang’a on February 1, 2026, where opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua attended service. In his company were opposition leaders Martha Karua, Fred Matiang’i, and several others.