NAIROBI, Kenya — DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of political persecution following the demolition of a business premises linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
In a statement, the former Deputy President described the move as an attempt to intimidate political opponents in the Mt Kenya region.
Gachagua said the demolition that was conducted Tuesday night under the watchful eyes of police was politically motivated and warned that it could heighten political tensions rather than resolve them.
Gachagua alleged that the demolition followed a high-level political meeting held on Monday evening, January 12, 2026, at Sagana State Lodge, where, according to him, political leaders from Kiambu County raised concerns over the region’s political direction, including Governor Wamatangi’s popularity and the growing influence of the DCP.
According to Gachagua, pressure was allegedly mounted for firm action against the governor, including enforcement measures targeting businesses linked to him. These claims have not been independently verified.
The DCP leader said the demolition was carried out late at night under heavy police presence and resulted in the destruction of business structures and damage to vehicles belonging to customers at the premises.
“The mountain has already made a decision to send you home and those traitors who came to see you to plan how to persecute their their Kinsmen,” the former DP said.
He further alleged that there were attempts to disrupt DCP political activities in parts of the Mt Kenya region, claiming that efforts were being made to restrict public meetings and political mobilisation.
Gachagua warned that using state power to settle political scores would be counterproductive, especially as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election.
“The mountain people don’t eat their own vomit once they have vomitted. As you continue persecuting the community and unleashing violence on them, that only hardens their resolve to get rid of you on the ballot on 10th August 2027,” Gachagua said.
He urged Kenyans to remain calm and not be intimidated, calling for respect for constitutional freedoms and the rule of law.
Addressing Governor Wamatangi directly, Gachagua expressed solidarity and urged him to remain focused on service delivery.
“For Governor Kimani Wamatangi, my brother take heart, remain focused and continue serving the people of Kiambu County,” he said.
“I stand with you every step of the way and appeal to the people of Kiambu to pray for you and stand with you in the face of intimidation and persecution. The darkest hour is just before Dawn”.
By the time of publication, State House, the National Police Service, and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had not publicly responded to the allegations raised by Gachagua.
The demolition has sparked renewed debate over due process, political competition, and the use of enforcement agencies in Kenya’s increasingly charged political environment.
