Once seen as a neutral and sacred space, the church is now at the centre of a political storm, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accusing President William Ruto of weaponising the pulpit to silence dissent.
Gachagua alleged that the president, through a network of proxies and influential operatives, has been exerting control over church leadership in an attempt to undermine him politically.
According to the Deputy President, clerics who welcome or associate with him often face sudden transfers or forced exits shortly after his visits. "These leaders from the AIPCA were invited to the church almost two weeks ago and given stern instructions not to host me.
The President has become a dictator even in the church, with intentions to dictate who should or should not be allowed to worship," Gachagua stated.
