CS Ruku refutes Gachagua's violence claim

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, has dismissed claims by Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua alleging threats of election violence in Mbeere North Constituency...
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Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku has refuted allegations made by Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua regarding threats of election violence in Mbeere North Constituency ahead of the November 27 by-election.
- Ruku accused Gachagua of political theatrics and spreading hate speech, urging him to use lawful channels for complaints instead of public drama.
- Gachagua had written to Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, alleging that individuals linked to senior government officials were threatening violence against him and his supporters.
- The alleged threats were circulated in videos showing individuals identified as Simon Njagi Njiru (alias Gikundo wa Gikundo), Josiah Kariuki Ngari (alias Mtetezi Puff), and Susan Nyaga.
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