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November 12, 2025
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Gachagua vows to proceed with 9-day Mbeere North campaign blitz despite death threats

Gachagua vows to proceed with 9-day Mbeere North campaign blitz despite death threats

"Despite the evidence and information in your custody, the above persons have not been arraigned. We demand that ahead of the by-elections, the above persons must be arrested immediately, arraigned, and charged under the penal code,” part of the letter read. - Kenya breaking ne..

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is proceeding with a 9-day campaign tour in Mbeere North despite alleged death threats. The tour, from November 16 to 24, will support Newton Karish, the sole opposition candidate in the upcoming November 27 by-election.

  • Gachagua sent a letter to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and IEBC Chairman Edung Ethekon regarding the threats.
  • A viral video showed four individuals allegedly making threats against Gachagua's visit.
  • Gachagua questioned Kanja's inaction and warned of personal responsibility at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
  • The Mbeere North parliamentary seat became vacant after former MP Geoffrey Ruku's appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service.

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Police Pledge Security for November 27 By-Elections Amid Political Tensions - November 2025

The National Police Service (NPS) has pledged robust and impartial security management for the upcoming November 27 by-elections, ensuring comprehensive measures amidst escalating tensions. This follows allegations from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding planned violence in the Mbeere-North parliamentary by-elections, which he vowed to proceed with via a 9-day campaign tour. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has strongly refuted Gachagua's claims. Tensions have been high elsewhere, with three DCI officers suffering serious injuries in Homa Bay County during a violent confrontation with assailants amid rising political tensions ahead of a by-election. NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga stated the police will remain neutral while acting firmly against electoral chaos.

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