Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua did not attend a highly anticipated political rally at Nairobi’s Kamukunji Grounds on Thursday, amidst claims by his DCP party that there were plans for his arrest. His supporters, who earlier gathered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to welcome him back from the United States, were left without a public address from their leader.

• Cleophas Malala, deputy leader of the DCP party, claimed police were deployed to prevent Gachagua’s rally and procession.
• Gachagua’s convoy faced attacks from goons, who pelted vehicles with stones around the Cabanas area along Mombasa Road.
• His allies, including Woman Representative Njeri Maina and Senators John Methu and Joe Nyutu, addressed supporters in his conspicuous absence.