Chaos in Nyeri as rival groups clash ahead of Gachagua's rally

Goons armed with clubs, who attempted to block his entry into the town, were overpowered by Gachagua’s supporters in a brief melee shortly before he arrived...

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Chaos erupted in Nyeri moments before Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua's rally as rival groups clashed. Gachagua later accused local leaders of orchestrating the violence.

Gachagua affirmed his presidential ambition for the 2027 polls, stating, “Nimekuja kuwaambia nitagombea urais, na kuwaomba muingie chama chetu cha DCP.”
His presidential bid faces criticism, with opponents claiming he is constitutionally barred despite Gachagua's insistence, “Nawaomba mnipatie nafasi niwe rais wa sita wa Jamhuri ya Kenya. Riggy G anatosha… na huyo Ruto tutampeleka haraka sana.”
Gachagua is popularizing his DCP party, citing his fallout with President William Ruto as stemming from a lack of strong political backing and a party to safeguard his political backyard.

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