DCI Issues Statement on Subarus That Allegedly Blocked Gachagua From Attending Church Service in Nairobi
Detectives attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have dismissed reports that they attempted to block former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church service in Nairobi.
The DCI officers in a statement dated Tuesday, November 12, termed the allegations as false and misleading.
According to the detectives, the DCI operates within the the rule of law and has consistently affirmed its commitment to refraining from interference in the liberties of individuals and institutions
The DCI officers therefore urged the local publication to thoroughly verify facts, represent balanced perspectives and handle sensitive topics carefully while upholding fairness in journalism.
“We want to clarify that these allegations are entirely false and seem to be aimed at misrepresenting the actions and intentions of the DCI. The publication must thoroughly verify facts, present balanced perspectives and handle sensitive topics carefully,” read part of the statement by the DCI.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations provided a prompt response, reaffirming the DCI’s commitment to respecting the autonomy of religious institutions and the writer acknowledged receipt of this response,” the statement added.
In its report, the local daily alleged how the founder of the church where Gachagua was to attend confirmed to the congregation that the government had tried to cancel Gachagua’s appearance, claiming that hosting him would amount to incitement and disrupt peace in the area.
According to the flagged article, the priest through a secretary-general to the board informed the publication that after the service, detectives raided the preacher’s residence in Ruiru, Kiambu County, in an attempt to know why he was hosting the former deputy president
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