Karen Nyamu, a prominent politician, has publicly demanded answers, asking, “Colgate ya tear gas walitoa wapi? Saa ngapi?” (“Where did the tear gas come from? At what time?”), reflecting public outrage over the incident.
Photos circulating on social media show a nominated Othaya MCA at the scene, sparking further debate on the events that unfolded.
Nyamu criticized what she described as the politicization of a sacred space. “Desperate times call for desperate measures, but turning a church into your political theatre is too low.
You’re never attacked anywhere else you go, only in church and nowhere else? God save our country from these blasphemous scripts,” she said in a post shared widely.
Eyewitnesses recounted chaos inside the church after armed men reportedly lobbed tear gas canisters, sending worshippers, including children, fleeing in panic.
Several vehicles were damaged, and parts of the church building were vandalized.
The leaked photos of the Othaya MCA at the scene have raised questions about possible political interference or coordination during the attack.
Nyamu’s remarks imply that churchgoers, politicians, and security agencies need clear explanations about who authorized the tear gas and why it was deployed during a religious service.
Social media has since erupted with debates, with many users echoing Nyamu’s concerns about the sanctity of worship spaces and the need for accountability.
Others have called for an independent investigation to establish the facts and ensure such incidents are not repeated.
No official statement has yet clarified the origin of the tear gas canisters, though National Police Service authorities have confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
