By MKT Reporter
Former Deputy President and DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized the government over what he termed as a slow and inadequate response to the killing of Reverend Julius Ndumia, a PCEA minister who was murdered at a church in Nakuru, sparking outrage among religious leaders and the wider public.
Speaking during the memorial service held at PCEA Macedonia Church in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, Gachagua expressed deep concern over what he described as growing insecurity targeting clergy and places of worship. He accused the government of failing to take firm and urgent action to apprehend those responsible for the killing, warning that continued silence from authorities risks emboldening criminals to carry out further attacks on church leaders.
“Church ministers are no longer safe. There is clear negligence in how this matter is being handled, and it sends a dangerous message that such crimes can go unpunished,” Gachagua said.
He went further to allege that the government has shown hostility towards the church, pointing to what he described as a pattern of unresolved attacks against religious institutions. According to him, repeated incidents involving clergy have not been adequately addressed, raising concerns among church leaders about their safety and freedom to operate without fear.
Gachagua vowed to mobilize church leaders across the country to demand accountability from security agencies, stating that they intend to seek an urgent meeting with the Inspector General of Police. He warned that if justice is not delivered promptly, religious leaders would escalate their engagement to ensure the matter receives national attention and decisive action.
He also called on the police to allow the church to release CCTV footage related to the incident, arguing that public access to the evidence could help in identifying the attackers and speeding up investigations.
“We must not be denied the truth. The congregation and the public deserve to see what happened so that justice can be served,” he said.
Several leaders who attended the memorial service echoed Gachagua’s sentiments, calling for swift and transparent investigations into the killing. Kajiado North Member of Parliament Onesmus Ngogoyo and Kajiado Senator Seki Ole Lenku both urged security agencies to intensify efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice, noting that the killing had shaken confidence among worshippers and local communities.
The leaders emphasized that churches must remain safe spaces and called on the government to prioritize the protection of religious institutions. They further urged unity among leaders and security agencies to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The killing of Reverend Ndumia has continued to draw strong reactions from religious groups and political leaders, with growing calls for urgent reforms in security responses to crimes targeting clergy and places of worship.
Gachagua was accompanied by several former, current and aspiring political leaders from different parts of the country.
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