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HomeDaily NewsSunday, August 16, 2026Gikaria Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum to Gachagua Over Violence Claims - August 2026
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Gikaria Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum to Gachagua Over Violence Claims - August 2026

Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria filed a police complaint and issued a demand notice against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, alleging defamatory remarks linking him to violence and deaths during the Ol Kalou by-election. The Jubilee Party simultaneously refuted claims linking it and its presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i to violence during opposition gatherings in Naivasha and Nakuru, with Jubilee's Secretary General blaming security failures for the clashes. Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama denied allegations of organizing youth to confront Gachagua during his recent visit to Nakuru County.

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Saturday 6:27 PMKenyansFirst

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).
Sunday 8:03 AMKenyans

MP Addresses Hiring Goons to Attack Gachagua in Nakuru

MP Addresses Hiring Goons to Attack Gachagua in Nakuru

Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama has vehemently denied allegations of organizing youth to confront former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his recent visit to Nakuru County.

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Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama has vehemently denied allegations of organizing youth to confront former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his recent visit to Nakuru County.

  • The MP stated he was not present in his constituency when the incident occurred on Saturday, August 15.
  • Rigathi Gachagua, also leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), accused Arama of mobilizing youth who allegedly attacked his convoy, causing property damage.
  • Arama asserted that Nakuru West constituents are voters, not "goons," and called for mutual respect in political engagements.
Sunday 8:47 AMCapital News

Jubilee blasts Gachagua’s DCP over violence claims amid rift in Uhuru-backed opposition

Jubilee blasts Gachagua’s DCP over violence claims amid rift in Uhuru-backed opposition

The Jubilee Party has refuted claims linking it and its presidential candidate, Fred Matiang'i, to violence during recent opposition gatherings in Naivasha and Nakuru. Jubilee's Secretary General, Moitale Ole Kenta, blamed security failures for the clashes.

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The Jubilee Party has refuted claims linking it and its presidential candidate, Fred Matiang'i, to violence during recent opposition gatherings in Naivasha and Nakuru. Jubilee's Secretary General, Moitale Ole Kenta, blamed security failures for the clashes.

  • Jubilee Party asserts it does not organize chaos and has consistently condemned violence.
  • The accusations stem from a deepening rift within the opposition movement backed by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, particularly concerning Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua's push for consolidation.
  • Gachagua accused the government of deploying "goons" and instructing police to stand down during attacks on his supporters, branding Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen the "chief goon."
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