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I did not plan Witima church attack, says Gachagua

By Fred Kagonye | 3mos ago

Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua during an interview with KTN at his Karen Residence on October 5,2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has denied claims that he staged an attack on himself at an Anglican church in Witima, Nyeri County, two weeks ago, saying the incident was an attempted assassination.

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