Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a has dismissed claims that she was signaling women to stand up or react during a chaotic church service in Kiambu, insisting the viral footage circulating on social media is being misinterpreted.
In a recent interview, Ng’ang’a said her hand movements were simply her asking an aide to hand her handbag, not directions to the congregation. “Why would I need to ask people to stand up?” she asked, urging Kenyans not to draw false conclusions from the clip.
The video appeared to show Ng’ang’a making a series of hand signals while a service was underway, prompting speculation that she was orchestrating crowd responses.
The incident occurred amid rising political tensions in Kiambu County, particularly between Ng’ang’a and Governor Kimani Wamatangi, during an event attended by President William Ruto.
The footage trended at a time when supporters of rival camps exchanged slogans inside the church, contributing to the unrest. Political commentators suggest the episode reflects heightened campaign dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a related claim, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged that some political actors were hiring people, including women dressed in church group attire, to create the illusion of support at church gatherings. These claims suggested that individuals were being transported to services and arranged to cheer on specific leaders, although the assertions have not been independently verified.
