A burial ceremony in Limuru took a chaotic turn on Thursday when violence broke out moments before former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was set to address mourners.
Attended by a host of political leaders, including Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa, the event quickly descended into turmoil as a group of individuals began shaking the tent where Gachagua and his associates were seated.
Footage captured by witnesses revealed the tense atmosphere as attendees rushed out of the tent in fear, scattering in various directions. Local residents reportedly clashed over unresolved political grievances, leading to a fracas that saw property damaged and panic ensue among the mourners. The violent altercation left several individuals with injuries, with scenes depicting overturned plastic chairs and debris littering the ground.
In a stark visual of the mayhem, Gachagua’s black Toyota Land Cruiser was severely vandalized, with its rear window shattered during the altercation. The extent of the property damage remains undocumented, but the disruption at such a solemn occasion has raised concerns about political tensions in the region.
First responders arrived on the scene to assist the injured and restore order, while spectators recorded the unfolding chaos with smartphones. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the unrest may have rooted from political rivalries, but the exact cause of the disturbance is still under investigation.
As political tensions continue to simmer in Kiambu County, this incident at a burial ceremony emphasizes the urgent need for unity and dialogue among rival factions. Local leaders are now calling for an immediate investigation into the events that led to this disruption, urging the community to prioritize peace in future gatherings.
