Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has formally reported alleged threats against him to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ahead of his upcoming visit to Mbeere North. Gachagua demanded the immediate arrest of individuals seen in a viral video allegedly threatening him and his campaign efforts.

• Gachagua accused the police of inaction regarding previous incidents and warned IG Kanja could face the International Criminal Court (ICC).
• The former DP is scheduled to campaign in Mbeere North Constituency from November 16 to November 24 for the by-election candidate backed by the opposition.
• Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) Party Leader Moses Kuria also claimed a planned attack against Gachagua over an alleged Ksh10 million debt, with individuals posing as CCK members.

Moses Kuria, leader of the Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) party, has alleged a UDA-linked plot to disrupt President Rigathi Gachagua’s upcoming campaign tour on November 27. The disruption is reportedly tied to an alleged Ksh10 million debt.

• Plotters intend to pose as CCK members and demand Ksh10 million, claiming Gachagua owes this amount to CCK’s Mbeere North candidate, Duncan Mbui.
• Kuria dismissed the debt claim as false, stating neither Gachagua nor Mbui has financial disputes.
• The former Cabinet Secretary and Presidential Advisor warned this could be a precursor to the 2027 General Election violence and urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to investigate.
• The Mbeere North by-election is seen as a key test for President William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua in Mt Kenya.

A political rally led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders in Gilgil, Nakuru County, was disrupted by suspected goons on Tuesday afternoon. Residents scattered for safety as objects were thrown, leading to a temporary halt in the proceedings.

• The rally was disrupted during DAP-Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa's speech.
• Opposition leaders accused local leaders allied with President William Ruto's administration of orchestrating the attack, with Wamalwa specifically criticizing Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.
• This is not the first incident in Gilgil; in August, a meeting of Gachagua's allies was dispersed by police, resulting in injuries and one person allegedly shot.