Tensions in Meru as police block opposition teams from Methodist church during Kindiki visit
United opposition members decry being locked out of Meru church event attended by DP Kindiki.
United opposition members decry being locked out of Meru church event attended by DP Kindiki.
Kaaga grounds in North Imenti, Meru County, almost turned into a theatre of political showdown on Sunday, March 8.
The venue played host to the faithful of the Methodist Church in Kenya (MCK), who had gathered for the induction of Reverend David Muthuia Mwiti as the Bishop of Kaaga Synod.
In attendance as the chief guest was Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Kindiki had been expected to share the stage with former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and other United Opposition principals.
However, as if sent to assess the situation, the handlers of the opposition honchos showed up at the grounds but were not allowed to access the function.
Police stood their guard at the entrance, sending the opposition loyalists away.
According to sources, the police deliberately blocked their entry, perhaps to forestall political chaos that would have likely happened due to the clash of Gachagua and Kindiki’s sides.
The opposition activists left disgruntled, with some accusing the Methodist Church of entertaining politics.
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Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, who was among the opposition team, claimed that an assistant to Gachagua had been arrested in the standoff.
Meanwhile, Gachagua and his colleagues arrived in Buuri to attend church service at East Africa Pentecostal Church, Njotene Church Parish.
The drama came weeks after skirmishes at a Nyeri Church where Gachagua and his allies had attended.
It was on January 25 when tear gas canisters were launched into St. Peter’s ACK Church in Witima, Nyeri County.
The chaos disrupted the church service, with the opposition honchos blaming the government for targeting them.
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