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HomeDaily NewsThursday, February 19, 2026United Opposition Announces Rallies and Private Prosecutions Against Police Officers - February 2026
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United Opposition Announces Rallies and Private Prosecutions Against Police Officers - February 2026

The United Opposition alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, announced it will hold multiple rallies in Nairobi starting Sunday. The alliance has cancelled a planned march to the Inspector General of Police’s office, which was scheduled for Friday. Instead, the opposition intends to initiate private prosecutions against twelve police officers. The legal action also targets two unnamed Members of Parliament implicated in the Witima ACK Church attack. The opposition accuses Inspector General Douglas Kanja of obstructing justice in the investigation.

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Thursday 8:08 PMCapital News

Kalonzo, Gachagua announce multiple rallies in Nairobi on Sunday

Kalonzo, Gachagua announce multiple rallies in Nairobi on Sunday

The United Opposition alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, announced multiple rallies in Nairobi and other counties starting Sunday, warning Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja against interference. They have also cancelled a planned march to police headquarters and intend to initiate private prosecutions.

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The United Opposition alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, announced multiple rallies in Nairobi and other counties starting Sunday, warning Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja against interference. They have also cancelled a planned march to police headquarters and intend to initiate private prosecutions.

  • The opposition plans rallies in Nairobi, Kisii, Nyamira, and Nakuru.
  • They accused IG Kanja and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of obstructing justice regarding an alleged assassination attempt on Gachagua at ACK Witima Church on January 25, identifying 12 police officers and 2 Members of Parliament as suspects.
  • The United Opposition will pursue private prosecutions against the 12 officers and 2 MPs, citing what they call politically motivated inaction by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Thursday 6:48 PMKenyansFirst

Gachagua, Kalonzo Team to Sue 2 MPs, 12 Cops

Gachagua, Kalonzo Team to Sue 2 MPs, 12 Cops

The United Opposition in Kenya, including DCP's Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K's Eugene Wamalwa, and Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i, announced private legal action against 12 police officers and two unnamed Members of Parliament implicated in the Witima ACK Church attack.

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The United Opposition in Kenya, including DCP's Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K's Eugene Wamalwa, and Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i, announced private legal action against 12 police officers and two unnamed Members of Parliament implicated in the Witima ACK Church attack.

  • Opposition leaders accuse Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of reluctance to act, stating they will no longer engage with him due to the police force allegedly being used as a "private militia."
  • The attack occurred at the Witima ACK Church, which was attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  • The opposition views continued engagement with the Inspector General as a "disservice to Kenyans" and a legitimization of "inertia, obstruction, or political interference."
Thursday 7:48 PMCapital News

Kalonzo-led opposition cancels planned march to Police headquarters on Friday

Kalonzo-led opposition cancels planned march to Police headquarters on Friday

The United Opposition Alliance, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has canceled its planned march to the Inspector General of Police’s office scheduled for Friday. Instead, the alliance vows to pursue private prosecutions against twelve police officers, accusing Inspector General Douglas Kanja of obstructing justice in the investigation of the January 25 Witima ACK Church attack.

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The United Opposition Alliance, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has canceled its planned march to the Inspector General of Police’s office scheduled for Friday. Instead, the alliance vows to pursue private prosecutions against twelve police officers, accusing Inspector General Douglas Kanja of obstructing justice in the investigation of the January 25 Witima ACK Church attack.

  • The opposition alleges that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen intercepted the investigative file, instructing against prosecution.
  • The attack reportedly involved twelve police officers, using two Land Cruiser vehicles from Nairobi, with financing from two Members of Parliament from Murang’a and Nyeri counties.
  • The United Opposition will invoke Article 157(6)(b) of the Constitution to initiate criminal proceedings, asserting that the state has failed to act.
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