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HomeDaily NewsSunday, April 12, 2026Kalonzo Claims Assassination Attempt After Police Disrupt Kikuyu Convoy - April 2026
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Kalonzo Claims Assassination Attempt After Police Disrupt Kikuyu Convoy - April 2026

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has alleged an assassination attempt after police reportedly opened fire on an opposition convoy heading to a rally in Kikuyu. This incident follows escalating political violence in the region. Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah has separately called for the immediate arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of orchestrating violence in Kikuyu Town and along the Nairobi Southern Bypass. Meanwhile, the Niko Kadi voter registration initiative in Kitale was disrupted when armed individuals infiltrated the event, with organizers blaming politicians for orchestrating the chaos. The Linda Mwananchi group, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, is also demanding the arrest and resignation of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omolo following an attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.

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Kalonzo Claims Assassination Attempt After Police Disrupt Kikuyu Convoy

Kalonzo Claims Assassination Attempt After Police Disrupt Kikuyu Convoy

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has alleged an assassination attempt after police reportedly opened fire on an opposition convoy heading to a rally in Kikuyu.

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Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has alleged an assassination attempt after police reportedly opened fire on an opposition convoy heading to a rally in Kikuyu.

  • The convoy, carrying Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua (DCP leader), and Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K leader), was allegedly intercepted and fired upon with live ammunition and teargas at the Gitaru–Kikuyu Interchange.
  • The incident occurred on April 11, the day before the statement was released.
  • Kalonzo Musyoka described the event as a "sustained and deliberate operation" and a "deliberate assassination attempt," noting that media crews were also targeted, with some suffering injuries.
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Ichung’wah links Gachagua to Kikuyu violence, calls for immediate arrest

Ichung’wah links Gachagua to Kikuyu violence, calls for immediate arrest

Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah has called for the immediate arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of orchestrating violence in Kikuyu Town and along the Nairobi Southern Bypass.

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Sunday 7:14 AMKenyans

Concern as Goons Halt Niko Kadi Youth Voter Registration Drive

Concern as Goons Halt Niko Kadi Youth Voter Registration Drive

The Niko Kadi voter registration initiative in Kitale was disrupted on Saturday, April 11, when armed individuals infiltrated the event. Organizers blamed politicians for orchestrating the chaos.

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The Niko Kadi voter registration initiative in Kitale was disrupted on Saturday, April 11, when armed individuals infiltrated the event. Organizers blamed politicians for orchestrating the chaos.

  • The initiative saw a large turnout of hundreds of youths eager to register.
  • Niko Kadi Initiative leader Allans Ademba and other leaders of the exercise were involved.
  • The disruption is part of a worrying trend of "goonism" being used to interfere with voter registration efforts.
Sunday 9:41 AMKBC Top Stories

Linda Mwananchi calls for the arrest, resignation of Interior PS

Linda Mwananchi calls for the arrest, resignation of Interior PS

The Linda Mwananchi group, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, is demanding the arrest and resignation of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omolo following an attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.

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The Linda Mwananchi group, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, is demanding the arrest and resignation of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omolo following an attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.

  • Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omolo is accused of ordering the attack on Senator Godfrey Osotsi.
  • The Linda Mwananchi group has given a 14-day ultimatum for PS Omolo to resign, threatening demonstrations.
  • Senator Osotsi alleges the attack was intended to shoot him and claims he was being trailed prior to the incident.
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Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah has called for the immediate arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of orchestrating violence in Kikuyu Town and along the Nairobi Southern Bypass.

  • Ichung’wah alleges the violence is "organized and deliberate," with hallmarks of past politically motivated attacks.
  • Key figures involved are Kimani Ichung’wah and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  • The accusations follow chaotic scenes where Gachagua proceeded with a rally despite heavy police presence, while incidents of motorists being attacked along the Southern Bypass occurred earlier.