Gachagua Blasts IG Kanja Hours After Ruto's Directive
Gachagua has, in recent weeks faulted the Inspector General of Police over what he has described as consistent targeting of the opposition and its supporters...
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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his criticism of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing him of bias in handling politically motivated violence, particularly after a recent incident at a Kariobangi North thanksgiving ceremony where Gachagua was present.
- Gachagua alleged that police command has been surrendered to politicians close to President William Ruto.
- The incident occurred on **Sunday, December 1**, at a thanksgiving ceremony for newly elected Kariobangi North MCA David Warui, where a teargas canister was reportedly hurled.
- President Ruto directed IG Kanja to bring all suspects to book on **Monday, December 1**; **Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen** announced a nationwide crackdown on political goons.
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President Ruto Directs IG Kanja on Hooliganism and Issues New Directives to Chiefs - December 2025
President William Ruto has instructed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take decisive action against individuals instigating violence and using youth for hooliganism, following a surge in violent incidents. Shortly after, DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua renewed his criticism of IG Kanja, accusing him of bias in handling politically motivated violence. President Ruto also urged chiefs and assistant chiefs to identify and address criminal elements like cattle rustlers during the graduation of 5,892 National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs). Additionally, the President issued new directives for chiefs, emphasizing mandatory training and their involvement in government policy implementation and infrastructure projects.
