Emerging from the smoke of Othaya, the Nyandarua Senator declares war on state-sponsored hooliganism, vowing that teargas and intimidation will not silence the Mountain.

Nyandarua Senator John Methu Muhia has come out fighting. Hours after a church service in Othaya was turned into a war zone by teargas-wielding goons, the youthful senator issued a defiant statement assuring supporters of his safety—and his resolve. The attack, which targeted a convoy including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has been described by insiders as a "calculated assassination attempt."

The Attack on the Altar

The incident at St. Peter’s ACK in Witima was not a random skirmish. It was a precision strike. As the leaders rose to worship, a teargas canister was lobbed into the sanctuary, choking the congregation and causing a stampede. It was a desecration of holy ground, a tactic reminiscent of the darkest days of the one-party state.

"I am safe," Methu posted, his eyes still red from the fumes. "But the soul of this nation is in danger. When you attack us in the House of God, you have crossed a line from which there is no return."

Targeting the Kingpin?

Security analysts believe the primary target was Gachagua, who has been touring the Mt. Kenya region to consolidate his base. Methu, a staunch ally of the former DP, was simply collateral damage in a high-stakes game of political dominance.

• The Pattern: This is the second such incident in a week, following a similar disruption in Murang'a. The coordination suggests a well-funded, state-backed operation.
• The Response: Rather than retreating, Methu and Gachagua proceeded to Kagio for a rally, wearing the teargas stains as badges of honor.

The Mountain Rumble

The attempt to intimidate Methu seems to have backfired. Instead of fear, the attack has generated sympathy and galvanized the region's youth. "They thought they could smoke us out," Methu declared. "They only fanned the flames." As the 2027 drumbeats grow louder, the senator's survival has elevated him from a politician to a symbol of resistance.