NAIROBI, Kenya — National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua have both written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, escalating a political standoff ahead of a planned rally in Kikuyu.
In a letter dated April 10, Ichung’wah raised alarm over what he described as a coordinated campaign of incitement and violence allegedly linked to Gachagua.
He accused the former deputy president of engaging in hate speech and mobilising groups to cause unrest in the Kikuyu Constituency.
The Kikuyu MP urged the police boss not to withdraw security from the area, warning that such a move could expose residents to chaos.
He further claimed intelligence reports indicated that groups were being mobilised from several counties to disrupt peace during the rally.
However, in a swift response, Gachagua also wrote to the police chief, alleging a plot to sabotage his meeting.
He accused Ichung’wah of issuing threats and claimed that goons, working alongside sections of the police, were being organised to disrupt the event.
“The goons are to create mayhem… and trigger police intervention,” Gachagua said in his letter, while calling on authorities to guarantee security for his supporters.
The exchange of letters underscores deepening political tensions, with both leaders trading accusations over violence and security ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The unfolding standoff has placed security agencies under pressure to maintain order and ensure that political activities proceed peacefully amid rising fears of unrest.
