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HomeDaily NewsFriday, August 22, 2025Govt Investigates Violence at Gachagua's Arrival as Karua Alleges State-Backed Militia - August 2025
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Govt Investigates Violence at Gachagua's Arrival as Karua Alleges State-Backed Militia - August 2025

Following chaotic events during DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua’s arrival from the United States, the government has launched an investigation into violent attacks against journalists. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that stern action would be taken against those responsible. In response to the events, Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party, accused President William Ruto’s administration of forming a police-backed militia to target political opponents. Meanwhile, Rigathi Gachagua is scheduled to make his first official appearance by attending the Harambee Stars vs Madagascar quarter-final match in Kasarani.

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Govt Acts as Chaos Mar Gachagua's Arrival

Govt Acts as Chaos Mar Gachagua's Arrival

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the government has launched an investigation into the violent attacks against journalists during DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua’s arrival from the United States. Murkomen stated that stern action would be taken against those responsible, regardless of their political standing.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the government has launched an investigation into the violent attacks against journalists during DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua’s arrival from the United States. Murkomen stated that stern action would be taken against those responsible, regardless of their political standing.

  • Several journalists from Royal Media Services, TV47, and Standard Group were injured during the chaos on Mombasa Road.
  • CS Murkomen accused Gachagua’s party of allegedly failing to notify the police about their planned procession, leading to lack of police awareness at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and along Mombasa Road.
  • The confrontation involved youth hurling stones and barricading the road near Cabanas, disrupting Gachagua’s convoy and traffic.
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Gachagua Set to Attend Harambee Stars Match

Gachagua Set to Attend Harambee Stars Match

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), is scheduled to attend the Harambee Stars vs Madagascar quarter-final match in Kasarani following his return to Kenya. This will be his first official appearance after missing a planned rally at Kamukunji grounds, and his attendance has generated mixed public reactions.

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Friday 9:36 AMCapital News

Karua accuses Ruto of assembling police-backed militia to target opponents

Karua accuses Ruto of assembling police-backed militia to target opponents

Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party, has accused President William Ruto’s administration of forming a police-backed militia to target political opponents, following chaos during former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's return to Kenya.

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Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party, has accused President William Ruto’s administration of forming a police-backed militia to target political opponents, following chaos during former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's return to Kenya.

  • Chaos erupted along Mombasa Road near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as Gachagua's convoy passed.
  • Former Chief Justice David Maraga strongly criticized the violence, stating it threatens national safety.
  • Journalists from TV47, Standard Group, and Royal Media Services were attacked, with equipment stolen.
  • Nyandarua Senator John Methu accused the government of sponsoring the attacks to intimidate critics.
  • Despite heavy police deployment, violence persisted, and Gachagua did not reach Kamkunji Grounds.
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Key Highlights

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), is scheduled to attend the Harambee Stars vs Madagascar quarter-final match in Kasarani following his return to Kenya. This will be his first official appearance after missing a planned rally at Kamukunji grounds, and his attendance has generated mixed public reactions.

  • Gachagua returned to Kenya on Thursday, August 21, after spending 42 days in the US.
  • The match is a quarter-final fixture for the Harambee Stars in a continental tournament.
  • The capacity for the Kasarani stadium has been increased to 80 percent for the game.