Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly demanded the immediate arrest of several police officers who allegedly attacked his political allies as they were leaving a church service in Murang’a County on Sunday, July 27.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Gachagua condemned the actions of the officers, describing the incident as brutal and unconstitutional.
He warned that such misuse of the police force for political purposes must not go unpunished, adding that law enforcement must act within the boundaries of the law and not be used to intimidate or harm citizens.
Gachagua pointed a finger at the top security leadership in the country, including the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. He urged them to focus on their constitutional mandate of protecting every Kenyan, instead of allowing the police to be used as political tools.
“I am demanding that those officers involved in this shameful act be arrested and taken to court without delay.
Let me remind the police officers being used by President William Ruto and the Inspector General Douglas Kanja, that justice will eventually catch up with them, no matter how long it takes,” Gachagua declared.
The former DP described the attack as cowardly and ungodly, questioning how the government could expect to regain the trust of the public while allowing such actions to continue. According to him, repeated incidents of violence against his allies and other citizens were eroding public confidence and worsening political tensions.
“Mr. Ruto, what satisfaction do you get from violence and bloodshed?” Gachagua asked. “How can you go to church, kneel at the altar and still sanction these attacks on innocent Kenyans in the same neighborhood? For how long will you continue to oppress the people and undermine our Constitution? Do you really believe that Kenyans will love or respect you under threats and intimidation?”
The dramatic scenes unfolded in Kigumo constituency after Gachagua’s close allies, including Nyandarua Senator John Methu, were attacked with tear gas as they exited a church service. The group had planned to proceed to another rally but was intercepted by police at Ngonda Shopping Centre.
In video clips shared online, Senator Methu could be seen attempting to reason with the police, asking calmly, “What have we done wrong? Why can’t we speak to the people?”
However, the tension quickly escalated when police officers launched tear gas at the group, forcing Methu and the rest of the convoy to turn back in a rush.
The chaos left several people injured, and multiple vehicles were damaged during the scuffle—some reportedly hit by bullets. The incident has sparked nationwide concern, with many Kenyans calling for transparency, accountability, and restraint from law enforcement agencies.
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