Ruiru was thrown into turmoil on the morning of Sunday, March 2, as angry residents took to the streets demanding justice against a pastor accused of abusing young boys. The enraged crowd gathered outside Christ Impact Church, vowing to bring down the building if the clergyman did not come forward to face the allegations.
Eyewitness reports and footage circulating on media showed furious locals tearing down sections of the church, shouting that they did not want the accused pastor to remain in their community. Many claimed he had betrayed his position of trust and should be held accountable for his alleged actions.
Authorities quickly responded to the escalating situation, attempting to restore order. However, their efforts were met with stiff resistance, as the determined crowd refused to disperse. In a bid to break up the protest, police resorted to using teargas, but instead of calming tensions, this move further provoked the demonstrators. Chaos erupted into running battles between the police and residents, with the unrest stretching well into the late morning hours.
Some residents speaking to the media expressed strong opinions about the pastor, insisting that he was an impostor who had exploited his congregants, specifically a young boy. Amid the standoff, accusations were also directed at law enforcement officers, with some protesters alleging that the police were not only protecting the suspect but also using the disorder to loot building materials from the church.
Fearing the violence would escalate, business owners near Christ Impact Church opted to shut down their shops for most of the morning, anticipating possible property damage. The situation remained tense, and by the time of reporting, the pastor was still in hiding, with unconfirmed reports suggesting he had fled to the Kasarani area.
This dramatic scene marked the second major church-related unrest over the weekend. On Saturday, chaos unfolded at the California Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church in Nakuru West, where congregants—including church elders—engaged in a physical altercation inside the sanctuary. Witnesses reported that tensions had been brewing for weeks, with demands for more accountability from the pastor ultimately leading to the violent confrontation.
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