Speaking on Thursday, December 18, Ng’ang’a denied allegations that she mobilised or hired women to heckle political opponents during the church service held in Gatundu North on December 14.
The incident unfolded in full public view as President Ruto attended the service, turning what was meant to be a religious gathering into a political spectacle.
The MP said accusations against her were driven by political propaganda aimed at discrediting her following her declaration of interest in the Kiambu gubernatorial seat.
“People like twisting narratives to suit their agenda,” Ng’ang’a said.
The MP said accusations against her were driven by political propaganda aimed at discrediting her following her declaration of interest in the Kiambu gubernatorial seat.
“People like twisting narratives to suit their agenda,” Ng’ang’a said.
“I am from Thika, but we were in Gatundu. I was warmly received when I arrived, and that only shows my support goes beyond Thika Town now that I have declared my interest in the governor’s race.”
Ng’ang’a also addressed a viral video that circulated on social media showing her making hand gestures during the service.
Ng’ang’a also addressed a viral video that circulated on social media showing her making hand gestures during the service.
Critics claimed the gestures were instructions to supporters to disrupt proceedings, but the MP rejected the interpretation, saying the footage had been taken out of context.
“That video where people claim I was signalling chaos — what if I was simply communicating with my personal assistant to bring me something?” she posed, adding that assumptions were being used to fuel a false narrative.
According to the legislator, the service proceeded peacefully until the introduction of political leaders, at which point tension rose among members of the congregation.
“That video where people claim I was signalling chaos — what if I was simply communicating with my personal assistant to bring me something?” she posed, adding that assumptions were being used to fuel a false narrative.
According to the legislator, the service proceeded peacefully until the introduction of political leaders, at which point tension rose among members of the congregation.
She claimed individuals responsible for the disturbance were employees of the Kiambu County government.
“The service was calm until leaders were introduced. That is when a bit of disruption started,” she said.
“The service was calm until leaders were introduced. That is when a bit of disruption started,” she said.
“I can confidently state that the people captured standing on seats and shouting are Kiambu County employees.”
Ng’ang’a challenged the public to scrutinise the identities of individuals filmed during the incident, including those seen wearing inverted AIPCA headscarves and heckling during speeches.
“People should ask themselves who those individuals are associated with,” she said, suggesting the disruption was orchestrated by rival political camps.
The confrontation played out against the backdrop of an escalating political rivalry between Ng’ang’a and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
Ng’ang’a challenged the public to scrutinise the identities of individuals filmed during the incident, including those seen wearing inverted AIPCA headscarves and heckling during speeches.
“People should ask themselves who those individuals are associated with,” she said, suggesting the disruption was orchestrated by rival political camps.
The confrontation played out against the backdrop of an escalating political rivalry between Ng’ang’a and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
Tensions escalated when Gatundu North MP Elijah Kihururia, who was hosting the President, introduced Wamatangi as the “outgoing governor” and appeared to suggest that Ng’ang’a was the county’s “incoming” leader.
The remarks triggered mixed reactions from the congregation, with sections of the crowd cheering while others jeered. When Governor Wamatangi rose to speak, the atmosphere grew tense as rival supporters clashed verbally.
The remarks triggered mixed reactions from the congregation, with sections of the crowd cheering while others jeered. When Governor Wamatangi rose to speak, the atmosphere grew tense as rival supporters clashed verbally.
The governor dismissed suggestions that he was on his way out of office and confidently stated that he would secure a second term.
In the aftermath of the incident, AIPCA leadership moved quickly to distance the church from claims that women wearing its distinctive blue headscarves were involved in the chaos.
In the aftermath of the incident, AIPCA leadership moved quickly to distance the church from claims that women wearing its distinctive blue headscarves were involved in the chaos.
Church officials stated that some individuals in attendance were not recognised members of the congregation.
One church leader alleged that the women were transported to the event in buses early Sunday morning by politicians and were not regular worshippers.
One church leader alleged that the women were transported to the event in buses early Sunday morning by politicians and were not regular worshippers.
The official further noted that the blue headscarves worn by AIPCA women can only be obtained from the church’s headquarters in Nairobi.
“If you look carefully at the headscarves in the photos, they appear new,” the church official said.
“If you look carefully at the headscarves in the photos, they appear new,” the church official said.
“There are allegations that someone purchased them and distributed them to non-members.”
The church leadership condemned the politicisation of worship services, stating that ferrying crowds to cheer or heckle leaders goes against AIPCA’s values and traditions.
The church leadership condemned the politicisation of worship services, stating that ferrying crowds to cheer or heckle leaders goes against AIPCA’s values and traditions.
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