Police Fire Teargas as Rival Factions Clash Outside Kariobangi Church During Gachagua Visit
Witnesses say the scuffle quickly escalated, prompting police officers to fire in the air and lob tear gas to disperse the crowd and restore order. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Chaos erupted in Kariobangi on Sunday when rival factions clashed outside a PCEA Church during a visit by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, prompting police to fire teargas to disperse the crowd.
- No injuries were reported, and authorities quickly contained the situation.
- The incident highlights rising political tensions in Nairobi ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- Police urged the public to remain calm and confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify instigators.
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Chaos erupted in Kariobangi on Sunday, November 30, when rival political groups clashed outside a PCEA church where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was attending a service. Police intervened, firing shots and using teargas to disperse the crowd in the Kariobangi North Estate. The incident occurred as Gachagua, the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), announced a new political alliance. He revealed a partnership with Kalonzo Musyoka's Wiper Party with the aim to dominate Nairobi's political landscape and secure all top political positions in the capital during the 2027 general elections.
