NAKURU, Kenya- Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on the Jubilee Party leadership to take disciplinary action against Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama over Friday’s attack on the DCP motorcade in Nakuru.
Gachagua accused Arama of being behind the incident in which several vehicles in his convoy were damaged after stones were hurled at the motorcade during his political tour of the constituency.
Speaking in Nakuru on Saturday, Gachagua challenged Jubilee leaders to “crack the whip” on Arama over the incident, which has triggered fresh political tensions in the county.
The former Deputy President has repeatedly accused Arama of organising the group that attacked his convoy in Kaptembwa. On Friday, he claimed Arama had organised individuals who stoned the vehicles in his motorcade.
Gachagua targets Jubilee leadership
Gachagua’s latest remarks put pressure on the Jubilee Party to respond to allegations involving one of its sitting MPs.
Arama is the MP for Nakuru Town West and is affiliated with the Jubilee Party.
Gachagua has accused politicians allied to President William Ruto of using violence to disrupt opposition activities, arguing that the incident was part of attempts to frustrate DCP’s growing political presence in Nakuru.
The DCP leader has also accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Arama of facilitating the alleged attackers.
DCP continues Nakuru mobilisation
The accusations come as Gachagua continues a two-day political tour of Nakuru County aimed at expanding DCP’s grassroots support ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Despite Friday’s incident, Gachagua proceeded with his Day Two engagements across the county on Saturday.
DCP Secretary General-designate John Methu also accused Arama of organising individuals to disrupt the opening of a DCP party office in Nakuru, while calling on security agencies to protect the party’s political activities. The allegations have not been independently verified.
Gachagua has vowed that the reported attack will not stop DCP from conducting political activities across the country.
“We are not going to be intimidated by Ruto and his people. This is our country. The Constitution provides that we move around the country without being intimidated by anyone,” he said during the opening of the DCP Nakuru office on Saturday.
Political tensions rise in Nakuru
The confrontation comes as Nakuru emerges as an increasingly important political battleground ahead of the 2027 elections.
The DCP motorcade incident has intensified accusations between opposition leaders and government-aligned politicians over the alleged use of political goons.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said security agencies will deal firmly with individuals involved in political violence, while the opposition has continued accusing the government of tolerating or using goons to disrupt its activities.
