The incident, which took place on January 18, 2025, at Kamukunji Stadium, caused tension as former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and a group of youths stormed the event, forcing it to pause temporarily.
Gachagua expressed his anger through a post on his official X account, accusing the government of going to extreme lengths by using Njenga and his supporters to disturb a peaceful prayer session.
He referred to the actions as “the lowest any government can go,” emphasizing that no matter the level of desperation, using an outlawed criminal gang leader to disrupt religious gatherings was unacceptable.
The prayer event, which was intended to bring Kenyans together for a day of faith and unity, was disrupted when Njenga and his group arrived at the stadium.
The presence of Njenga, who has had a history of opposition to Gachagua and his political ideology, created tension. Leaders present, including Nyeri Deputy Governor Waroe Kinaniri, quickly left the venue fearing potential violence from the youths.
Despite the disruption, the prayers continued, with some of the youths, who had been chanting victory songs, kneeling to ask for God’s forgiveness. This moment symbolized a return to peace and the power of faith, even in the midst of chaos.
Pastor Dorcas Rigathi had invited Kenyans to attend the event the day before, calling for unity and prayer for the nation.
She had shared the invitation on her Facebook page, quoting a verse from 2 Chronicles 7:14 that encourages people to humble themselves and pray for healing.
The tension between Gachagua and Njenga is not new. Over the past few months, the two have been on opposing sides of political and ideological matters.
Njenga, who started supporting President William Ruto after being acquitted in his criminal cases, has expressed intentions to counter Gachagua’s influence in Nyeri, Gachagua’s political stronghold.
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