NAIROBI, Kenya- Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja seeking assurances over his security ahead of a planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County.
In a letter dated August 20, 2026, Gachagua said he would visit the constituency on Friday, August 21, at the invitation of DCP candidate Vincent Rotich.
Gachagua said the visit would be a thanksgiving event attended by DCP supporters and political leaders from across the country.
The former deputy president said he was concerned by alleged threats from Emurua Dikirr MP David Kipsang Keter and others who, he claimed, had warned that he and his entourage should not enter the constituency.
Gachagua alleged that some government officials had backed efforts to mobilise goons and plain-clothes police officers to disrupt his visit.
He further alleged that there were plans for violence in Emurua Dikirr that would surpass the unrest witnessed during a recent political event in Homa Bay County.
Gachagua did not provide evidence in the letter to substantiate the allegations against Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo or other officials he named.
He accused Kanja of failing to adequately protect political actors and citizens, and questioned the Inspector General’s handling of previous attacks against him.
Gachagua said he had presented evidence concerning 24 alleged attacks to Kanja during a visit to the Inspector General’s office on January 30, 2026, but claimed no action had been taken.
He also warned Kanja that he could face legal consequences over alleged failures by the police to prevent political violence.
Gachagua referred to the post-election violence of 2007-08 and the International Criminal Court, telling Kanja that he could become a “sacrificial lamb” if he failed to take control of the National Police Service.
The DCP leader said he had a constitutional right to travel to any part of Kenya and urged the Inspector General to ensure his security as well as that of residents and his supporters.
He asked Kanja to confirm whether adequate security measures had been put in place ahead of the visit.
Gachagua specifically sought assurances that his entourage and residents of Emurua Dikirr would be protected, that police were aware of the planned visit and that sufficient measures had been taken to protect life and property.
The planned visit comes amid heightened political tensions and renewed concerns over violence and disruption during political activities in parts of the country.
Gachagua served as Kenya’s Deputy President before his removal from office in October 2024. He is currently the leader of the DCP.
