A photo collage of Governor Wamatangi and Thika Town Mp Alice Ng'ang'a during the AIPCEA church service in Gatundu on December 14 2025 during president Ruto's church visit. Photo/PCS
By Newsflash Writer
Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a has dismissed claims that she mobilised goons to disrupt Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi during a church service in Gatundu North, instead accusing the governor of orchestrating the chaos through individuals linked to the county government.
The incident took place on Sunday, December 14, during a Sunday service and fundraiser at the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) Karure in Mangu Ward, Gatundu North Sub-County. President William Ruto attended the event, which attracted political leaders and worshippers from across the region.
Governor Wamatangi was heckled as he addressed the congregation, with early reports alleging that the disruption was carried out by supporters of Ng’ang’a. The Thika Town MP is widely regarded as a potential challenger for the Kiambu gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, giving the incident a strong political undertone.
Videos circulating on social media showed women wearing trousers and nose rings, some with AIPCA Women Council headgear, shouting at the governor.
AIPCA condemns chaos, disowns hecklers
In response to the public outcry, AIPCA leadership condemned the incident and distanced the church from the women seen in the videos, saying they were not members of the denomination. The church emphasised that worship spaces should remain neutral and free from political confrontation.
The condemnation, however, did little to cool the political exchanges, with rival camps trading accusations over who was responsible for the disruption.
Ng’ang’a blames Kiambu County officials
Speaking to Inooro TV on Thursday, December 18, 2025, Ng’ang’a strongly refuted claims that her supporters were involved, instead blaming Governor Wamatangi for allegedly mobilising the hecklers.
“All those who were shouting works at Kiambu County Government,” Ng’ang’a said. “They are liaison people for Kiambu County Government.”
She also rejected narratives that sought to link the women’s dressing to indiscipline or criminal behaviour.
“I hear people saying that women who wore trousers and nose-rings were not AIPCPA members. Firstly, how do you gauge the forthrightness of a person?” she asked.
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“We have children who are subscribed to modern lifestyle through putting on nose-rings and tattoos. That does not make them thugs.”
Ng’ang’a further invoked biblical teachings to caution against judging people based on outward appearance. “Jesus came for those who are lost.. those who are being called prostitutes, not the righteous.”
‘I arrived late, I didn’t cause trouble’
The legislator said she could not have influenced events at the church because she arrived late, after key leaders had already taken their seats.
“I even arrived late at that function,” she said. “Even the President’s convoy had arrived earlier.”
According to Ng’ang’a, the situation deteriorated when members of the congregation questioned why she had not been given an opportunity to address them.
“Trouble started when the congregation asked about why I was not being given a chance to speak,” she said. “Those who were introducing people reached a point where they skipped my name.”
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She maintained that she should not be blamed for the incident. “I should not be cast a burden that is not mine.”
Ng’ang’a also dismissed allegations that she ferried goons from Kiandutu slums in Thika, terming them politically motivated. She argued that her support base has expanded beyond her home constituency.
“I knew my popularity has now cut across Kiambu, not only Thika where I come from,” she said.
The incident has renewed concern over escalating political rivalry spilling into religious gatherings as early manoeuvres for the 2027 elections intensify.
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