IG Kanja Addresses Plans to Arrest Gachagua Upon Arrival
Gachagua is expected to arrive in Kenya on Thursday afternoon after the conclusion of his US tour...
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has dismissed claims that Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, will be arrested upon his return to Kenya from a six-week tour in the United States. Kanja stated that Gachagua's arrival is an ordinary event, but also emphasized that no citizen is above the law.
- The National Police Service confirmed Gachagua's arrival would be handled like that of any other citizen, with safety assured.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned against public disruptions, vowing legal action against those mobilising protests.
- DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala accused the government of planning to deploy "state-sponsored goons" to disrupt Gachagua's arrival procession, alleging a meeting between Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Murkomen, involving George Aladwa and Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi.
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Chaos Erupts on Mombasa Road During Former DP Gachagua's Return - August 2025
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya on Thursday, landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a 42-day tour of the United States. His arrival was met with a heightened security presence, as police deployed water cannons, anti-riot units, and helicopters in anticipation of large crowds. Chaos later erupted on Mombasa Road as Gachagua's convoy was blocked by rival groups engaging in violent stone-throwing clashes, paralyzing traffic. During the events, unruly youths attacked journalists, pedestrians, and motorists near City Cabanas. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja dismissed prior claims that Gachagua would be arrested, stating his arrival was an ordinary event but emphasizing that no citizen is above the law.
