By Andrew Kariuki
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over an alleged plan to disrupt a public rally scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Kikuyu Town.
In a statement, Gachagua claimed there had been both direct and indirect threats targeting the planned meeting, linking them to Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah.
“We are raising serious concerns over the planned disruption of our public rally scheduled for Saturday, 11th April 2026 in Kikuyu Town,” he said.
He further alleged that a meeting involving senior security officials was held on April 9 at Kentmere Club along Limuru Road, where plans to interfere with the rally were discussed. According to him, those present included Kiambu County Commissioner Joseph Boen Kibet, County Police Commandant Doris Mugambi, and officers commanding stations from Karuri, Tigoni, Limuru and Lari.
Gachagua also claimed to have received intelligence indicating that individuals had been mobilised to cause unrest, including vandalising property and attacking targeted establishments in a move he said would trigger police intervention.
“We have credible intelligence that… goons are being organised to create mayhem, vandalise businesses, and attack targeted establishments in order to trigger police intervention,” he stated.
He further alleged that there were plans to block key access roads into Kikuyu Town using stalled heavy vehicles to prevent supporters from attending the rally.
Gachagua maintained that his political outfit, Democracy for the Citizens Party, is legally registered and has held peaceful meetings across the country, including in Kiambu County.
“Kikuyu Town is part of Kenya and does not operate under a separate set of laws,” he said.
He called on the Inspector General of Police and the National Police Service to intervene and ensure security agencies are not used to interfere with the rally.
“We will not be intimidated. Our meeting in Kikuyu Town will proceed as planned,” Gachagua added.
Authorities had not issued an official response to the allegations at the time of publication.
