PCEA

Also known as: Presbyterian church · PCEA Church

PCEA — Presbyterian Church of East Africa operating a beach hotel in Kenya and subject of recent violent attacks on clergy members.

2026-05-032026-11-02

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November 2026
1 NovCapital News
… The former Deputy President made the remarks during a church service at Kamangu Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) in Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County, where he launched a fresh attack on Ruto and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah over what he termed a campaign to intimidate t …
Gachagua: There is no rift between me and Uhuru
September 2026
25 SeptCitizen Digital
… He also became active in the prison church, serving as its chairman and undertaking theological studies. “I have done several courses, including a Diploma in Theology and a Diploma in Bible Studies, and I am about to graduate with a Higher Diploma in Theology from the PCEA church …
Man returns home after 10 years in prison, says he was wrongly convicted
4 SeptThe Standard
PCEA Secretary General Rev Robert Waihenya and Rt Rev Thegu Mutahi. The church is facing financial difficulties. …
Sun, sand and prayer as Woman's Guild deployed to run church beach hotel
August 2026
22 AugCitizen Digital
… Thugs have broken into ACK, PCEA, Full Gospel, Seventh Day Adventist and other churches, while livestock theft has also increased,” Miano said. …
'Filled with cobwebs': Muragara residents decry insecurity as police post lies dormant for 8 years
May 2026
12 MayThe Standard
… In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 12, DCI said investigations into the killing of the PCEA cleric had established links to a gang known for carrying out violent armed robberies while disguised in security forces attire. …
Detectives link Nakuru cleric's murder to gang posing as security officers
10 MayCitizen Digital
… CITIZEN DIGITAL Audio By Vocalize Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the government for what he termed as paying insufficient attention to the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia, a PCEA minister who was killed at a Nakuru church. …
Gachagua faults government for inaction after Nakuru preacher’s murder
10 MayCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 10 – Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of PCEA cleric Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari at PCEA Tabuga Church in Nakuru North Sub-County, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said. …
Suspects arrested with stolen items linked to slain Nakuru PCEA Cleric
10 MayCitizen Digital
… Photo: @rigathi/X Audio By Vocalize Two suspects linked to the murder of a PCEA cleric in Nakuru, Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari, have been arrested. …
Two suspects linked to murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia in Nakuru arrested
8 MayCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya May 8 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded a full police explanation over the killing of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia, describing the murder of the PCEA cleric as shocking, disturbing and a threat to freedom of worship in the country. …
Gachagua Demands Police Action Over Killing of PCEA Reverend Julius Ndumia
3 MayThe Standard
… Speaking at a PCEA church service in Illasit, Kajiado South, Gachagua criticised what he termed as sustained verbal attacks on Kenyatta by Kenya Kwanza leaders, saying retirement does not strip a leader of constitutional freedoms. …
Gachagua defends Uhuru, urges end to attacks by Kenya Kwanza leaders

Politics

Gachagua denies rift with Uhuru, accuses Ruto of attacking predecessor

The News

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims of a fallout between himself and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, defending Uhuru's record and accusing President William Ruto of turning against the former Head of State after benefiting from his political support. Gachagua said Uhuru completed his constitutional term and handed over a stable country, while accusing the current administration of damaging the nation.

17 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

Gachagua denies rift with Uhuru, accuses Ruto of attacking predecessor
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims of a fallout between himself and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, defending Uhuru's record and accusing President William Ruto of turning against the former Head of State after benefiting from his political support. Gachagua said Uhuru completed his constitutional term and handed over a stable country, while accusing the current administration of damaging the nation.
17 hours ago · Capital News →

Friday 25 September

Man released after 10 years, maintains wrongful conviction
Boniface Kinyua Gicobi, 41, returned home on Thursday after serving a decade in prison for a 2017 robbery case involving the death of a fellow boda boda operator. He maintains his innocence, claiming he was arrested after his friend was robbed by unknown people and died despite efforts to get him medical care.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

Presbyterian Church operates beach hotel to address financial difficulties
The Presbyterian Church of East Africa is running a beach hotel called Milele on the Kenyan coast as a revenue-generating venture amid financial challenges facing the church. The Woman's Guild has been deployed to help manage the hotel operation.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 22 August

Muragara police post dormant for 8 years amid rising insecurity
Residents of Muragara village in Kirinyaga County are calling on the national government to deploy police officers to the area as insecurity rises. The local police post, built in 2009 with CDF and resident contributions, has remained unused since 2018 when officers were withdrawn following the merger of the Kenya Police and Administration Police.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 12 May

DCI links Nakuru cleric murder to armed robbery gang
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has linked the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari to a criminal gang previously profiled in 2022, known for violent armed robberies while disguised in security forces attire. Detectives have also connected the gang to a violent robbery on May 1, 2026, and are conducting forensic examinations to place suspects at the crime scene.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 10 May

Gachagua criticizes government inaction over preacher murder
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has faulted the government for insufficient attention to the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia, a PCEA minister killed at a Nakuru church, warning that the silence from authorities could embolden perpetrators to attack more clergy.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two arrested in murder of Nakuru PCEA cleric Reverend Ngari
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the May 3 murder of PCEA cleric Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari at PCEA Tabuga Church in Nakuru North Sub-County. The suspects were found in possession of valuables believed stolen from the slain cleric during the attack, which also left a church watchman seriously assaulted.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →
Two arrested in killing of PCEA reverend in Nakuru church
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari during a church raid at Tabuga Parish on May 3. The DCI reports the suspects are in custody with valuables stolen during the attack found in their possession.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 8 May

Gachagua demands police action over PCEA reverend's killing
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded a full police explanation over the killing of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia, a Parish Minister at PCEA Tubaga Parish in Nakuru East, describing the murder as shocking and a threat to freedom of worship. Gachagua claimed security agencies failed to act four days after the incident and alleged the PCEA church has recently come under increasing attacks, citing previous incidents at PCEA Mwiki and PCEA Kariobangi churches.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 3 May

Gachagua defends Uhuru's right to participate in national discourse
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned Kenya Kwanza leaders against attacking retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, insisting that retirement does not strip a leader of constitutional freedoms to comment on national issues and participate in public life.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →