Residents Scamper for Safety as Goons Storm Opposition Rally
The roadside rally led by Gachagua and other opposition leaders, including Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, drew hundreds of residents...
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A political rally led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders in Gilgil, Nakuru County, was disrupted by suspected goons on Tuesday afternoon. Residents scattered for safety as objects were thrown, leading to a temporary halt in the proceedings.
- The rally was disrupted during DAP-Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa's speech.
- Opposition leaders accused local leaders allied with President William Ruto's administration of orchestrating the attack, with Wamalwa specifically criticizing Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.
- This is not the first incident in Gilgil; in August, a meeting of Gachagua's allies was dispersed by police, resulting in injuries and one person allegedly shot.
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