Table ACK Witima Church attack report - MP Njeri to CS Murkomen

Kirinyaga Woman Representative Maina Njeri./FILE

Kirinyaga Woman Representative Maina Njeri on Wednesday challenged Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen to table a report on the recent attack at ACK Witima Church.

The request now escalates  a public dispute over the government’s handling of political violence.

Speaking on JKL Show, Njeri called on the Interior Ministry to release the findings of investigations into the church incident, insisting that those responsible be identified and prosecuted.

“I dare Murkomen to table the report. If you say it’s the Wantam movement stage-managing these attacks, then tell Kenyans who is responsible,” she said.

“Not a single arrest has been made.”

Njeri dismissed accusations that she has been silent on the matter, saying she has consistently spoken out against what she described as organised attacks targeting political leaders and demonstrators.

“I have not been silent. I am in the Wantam movement unapologetically,” she said, adding that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had faced several security incidents without action from police.

She also questioned reports that individuals at the ACK Witima Church scene were armed with AK-47 rifles and teargas canisters, noting that such weapons are restricted under Kenyan law.

“We saw a National Police Service vehicle at the scene and persons toting AK-47 rifles. The Firearms Act does not allow private citizens to own rifles,” she said, adding that she had information regarding how the incident may have been planned.

Her remarks were challenged by fellow panellists during the show.

Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo rejected claims that the government supports political violence, saying such assertions were unfair. She argued that in many protests, youth groups sometimes overpower police while armed with crude weapons such as pangas and rungus.

Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo said it was the responsibility of leaders to calm tensions rather than inflame them.

“It is our responsibility as Kenyans to talk to young people, not to create chaos. The government nearly collapsed because of demonstrations,” she said.

The exchange underscores growing political tensions following recent protests and violent incidents in parts of the country, with pressure mounting on security agencies to provide clarity and accountability.