Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba defended women seen in trousers and makeup at the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa in Gatundu. This happened during President Ruto’s visit on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The women caused a stir online. AIPCA Women’s Council rules ban trousers, makeup, and nose rings in church.
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, Wamuchomba issued a statement. She said the women should not face blame. Many came because politicians promised cash. They needed it badly.
She wrote, “Let’s face facts. The church exists to welcome people like them and change their lives. As a politician, I know some came for the money handouts, not spiritual gain.”
“Jesus drew 5,000 with bread. Some of those women went due to desperate cash needs,” she added.
Bishop missed a chance
Wamuchomba said the bishop should have baptized them. He could have shared offering money too.
“In a perfect setup, the church would split visitor donations with them. They looked poor. Instead of yells and jeers from politics, leaders should draw folks to church for real worship.”
“The bishop dropped the ball. He should call them for baptism and bless their head covers to welcome them later,” she said.
Church responds
AIPCA explained the women rode buses sent by politicians that morning.
Politicians also gave them the blue Women’s Council headscarves. The church did not.
“Check the photos closely. The scarves look brand new. Reports say someone bought them and handed to outsiders,” the church noted.
Politics heats up
Talk of who comes next gripped the event. Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a traded barbs before Ruto.
Host Gatundu North MP Elijah Kihururia called Wamatangi the “outgoing governor.” That sparked boos from his backers and cheers from foes.
When Wamatangi spoke, cheers mixed with jeers. His fans clapped hard. Rivals hooted.
He scolded Kihururia. Wamatangi vowed to win another term.
ICT CS William Kabogo later said sorry to Ruto for the rowdy scene.
