Chaos erupted on Mombasa Road during the return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, as unruly youths attacked journalists, pedestrians, and motorists near City Cabanas. The violence occurred shortly after Gachagua’s arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

• Several journalists were attacked, with TV47 confirming its crew was assaulted and robbed of equipment, including a camera and mobile phones.
• Nyandarua Senator John Methu accused the government of sponsoring the attacks to silence critics of President William Ruto.
• The violence followed Gachagua’s 42-day tour of the United States, where he made explosive allegations against President Ruto’s administration.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has dismissed claims that Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, will be arrested upon his return to Kenya from a six-week tour in the United States. Kanja stated that Gachagua's arrival is an ordinary event, but also emphasized that no citizen is above the law.

• The National Police Service confirmed Gachagua's arrival would be handled like that of any other citizen, with safety assured.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned against public disruptions, vowing legal action against those mobilising protests.
• DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala accused the government of planning to deploy "state-sponsored goons" to disrupt Gachagua's arrival procession, alleging a meeting between Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Murkomen, involving George Aladwa and Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi.

Security has been heightened at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as hundreds of supporters gather to welcome former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua back to Kenya. Police have deployed water cannons, anti-riot units, and helicopters in anticipation of large crowds.

• Police deployed water cannons and used helicopters for aerial surveillance.
• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is expected to arrive at JKIA at 12pm after a three-week tour of the United States.
• His return comes amidst controversy over "explosive allegations" he made in the US claiming the Ruto administration engaged with terror groups.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya on Thursday afternoon, landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after his four-week political tour in the United States was prematurely cut short. He was met by a large delegation of political allies and supporters, leading to a charged atmosphere and security interventions at the airport.

• Gachagua's return followed a 15-hour flight.
• Among those who received him were DCP Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala and Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara.
• Security officers intervened to manage the throngs of supporters, and police erected barricades disrupting traffic along Mombasa Highway and the Expressway.
• Malala confirmed that police, including Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, were notified of Gachagua's arrival and a planned peaceful procession from JKIA through the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) to Kamukunji grounds.
• Gachagua is expected to address the crowd at Kamukunji grounds.

Chaos erupted on Mombasa Road during Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua’s homecoming as rival groups engaged in violent stone-throwing clashes, blocking his convoy and paralyzing traffic.

• The confrontation began near Cabanas on Mombasa Road, forcing Gachagua’s entourage to slow down and retreat.
• Journalists from Standard Group and Royal Media Services covering the event were attacked, and one company vehicle was damaged.
• Motorists were forced to use the Expressway to navigate around the affected area, particularly for routes to and from JKIA.