Gachagua Demands IG Kanja’s Resignation
Gachagua wrote to Kanja once again after his convoy was disrupted in Narok Town on Monday, November 24 by heavily armed police officers...
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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has demanded the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following violent clashes in Narok on Monday.
- Gachagua accused police boss Kanja of failing to act on "coordinated violence against members of the opposition" during his Narok campaign.
- He specifically referenced Monday's events in Narok Town, alleging that police deployment was orchestrated by Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina.
- Gachagua also demanded the immediate transfer of two unnamed police officers from Narok, claiming they were under direct orders from Betty Maina.
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