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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, August 15, 2026Gachagua Given 72-Hour Ultimatum or Risk Legal Action - August 2026
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Gachagua Given 72-Hour Ultimatum or Risk Legal Action - August 2026

Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has filed a police complaint and issued a 72-hour demand notice against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, alleging defamatory remarks linking him to violence and deaths during the Ol Kalou by-election. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki revealed he held secret night meetings with Gachagua, advising him on loyalty to President William Ruto before Gachagua's impeachment. Nyandarua Senator John Methu accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of overseeing a violent attack on opposition supporters in Nakuru, branding him the "CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror" and alleging police inaction. Separately, Gachagua has accused the government of failing to protect him after his convoy was allegedly attacked by armed individuals in Nakuru, with police reportedly standing by as the attack unfolded.

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Gachagua Given 72-Hour Ultimatum or Risk Legal Action

Gachagua Given 72-Hour Ultimatum or Risk Legal Action

Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has filed a police complaint and issued a demand notice against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gikaria alleges Gachagua made defamatory remarks linking him to violence and deaths during the Ol Kalou by-election.

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Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has filed a police complaint and issued a demand notice against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gikaria alleges Gachagua made defamatory remarks linking him to violence and deaths during the Ol Kalou by-election.

  • Gikaria demands Gachagua retract the remarks and issue an apology within 72 hours.
  • Key parties involved: David Gikaria, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and the Democratic Congress Party (DCP).
  • Failure to comply will result in a defamation suit, with Gikaria seeking intervention from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Friday 10:46 PMCapital NewsFirst

Gachagua claims police watched as goons attacked his convoy in Nakuru

Gachagua claims police watched as goons attacked his convoy in Nakuru

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of failing to protect him after his convoy was allegedly attacked by armed individuals in Nakuru, with police reportedly standing by.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of failing to protect him after his convoy was allegedly attacked by armed individuals in Nakuru, with police reportedly standing by.

  • The alleged attack occurred at Kaptembwa in Nakuru Town West Constituency.
  • Rigathi Gachagua claims the attackers were organized and funded by political figures allied with the current government.
  • He stated that members of the public and journalists were also targeted during the incident.
Saturday 11:32 AMCapital News

Methu labels Murkomen ‘CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror’

Methu labels Murkomen ‘CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror’

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of overseeing a violent attack on opposition supporters in Nakuru. Methu branded Murkomen the "CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror," alleging police inaction during the incident.

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Nyandarua Senator John Methu has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of overseeing a violent attack on opposition supporters in Nakuru. Methu branded Murkomen the "CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror," alleging police inaction during the incident.

  • Allegations suggest police were instructed to stand down as groups attacked opposition vehicles, damaging several and reportedly causing three deaths.
  • Key figures implicated alongside CS Murkomen include Nakuru County Commander Samuel Boit, Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama, and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.
  • Methu claims the attack was coordinated and funded, with specific warnings issued to opposition supporters not to enter Nakuru.
Saturday 1:34 PMKenyans

Kindiki Reveals Details of Secret Meetings With Gachagua

Kindiki Reveals Details of Secret Meetings With Gachagua

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki revealed he held secret night meetings with his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, advising him on loyalty to President William Ruto before Gachagua's impeachment.

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki revealed he held secret night meetings with his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, advising him on loyalty to President William Ruto before Gachagua's impeachment.

  • Kindiki stated he warned Gachagua about his relationship with the President during his tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary.
  • The meetings were disclosed on Saturday, August 15, during a political event with Mount Kenya East leaders.
  • Kindiki claimed Gachagua dismissed his advice, attributing his downfall to "overconfidence."
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