NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru has raised concerns over what she described as an alleged plot to cause chaos and humiliate her during a planned Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) rally in Laikipia West.
Waruguru said she stayed away from a recent DCP gathering in the area after receiving information that there were plans to embarrass and possibly assault her because she comes from Laikipia East.
She claimed discussions had allegedly been held about humiliating her at the meeting and even physically attacking her.
However, Waruguru did not identify the individuals she accused of being behind the alleged plan and did not provide independent evidence to substantiate the claims.
She spoke in Nanyuki on Monday night, August 31, 2026, while attending preparations for the burial of the mother of Master of Ceremonies MC Josee.
Her remarks come as political activity intensifies in Laikipia ahead of the 2027 General Election, with several aspirants positioning themselves for the DCP gubernatorial ticket.
Waruguru warns political rival
Waruguru also appeared to direct a warning at one of her political rivals, whom she sarcastically referred to as her “brother”.
Although she did not name the individual, her remarks appeared directed at one of the county political figures seeking to enter the Laikipia gubernatorial race on a DCP ticket.
Waruguru said she was aware of discussions surrounding her decision not to attend the Laikipia West meeting.
“I want to tell you this, tell my brother.. sijui yo mpango umefanya, ati sijui Waruguru akuliwe marinda, sijui nipigwe, hata mimi niko na kwangu,” she said.
The former Woman Representative did not explain how the alleged plan would have been executed or identify the people she believed were involved.
The claims therefore remain allegations and have not been independently verified.
‘I gave everyone a chance’
Waruguru contrasted the situation with a previous DCP rally held in Laikipia East, where she said she allowed other aspirants to address residents without interference.
She argued that political competition should allow every aspirant to present their agenda to voters rather than create divisions, intimidation or hostility.
According to Waruguru, she did not organise disruptions when the party held a gathering in her political stronghold.
She appeared to challenge her rivals to provide her with the same political space as the contest for the DCP ticket gathers momentum.
The former legislator insisted that she would continue traversing the county despite what she described as attempts to frustrate her political ambitions.
“Mimi ni mwanamama, na munaweza nidharau, munipige, kwa sababu huko ni kwenu, lakini mimi natembea huko chini kwa chini,” she said.
DCP gubernatorial race heats up
Waruguru is seeking the DCP ticket to contest the Laikipia governor’s seat in 2027 and has increasingly focused on building support across the county, including Laikipia East.
Her latest remarks highlight the increasingly competitive nature of the emerging DCP nomination contest, with aspirants seeking to establish grassroots networks and demonstrate their popularity.
The race is expected to intensify as politicians position themselves to succeed Governor Joshua Irungu, who is serving his second and final term.
For Waruguru, the emerging contest is also becoming a test of whether rival aspirants can compete for the DCP ticket without intimidation, disruption or political hostility.
With the 2027 elections approaching, allegations of planned violence or disruption at political gatherings are likely to attract increased scrutiny from political parties, security agencies and other relevant authorities.
