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January 26, 2026
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Gachagua Allies Demand Drastic Changes in Police Service After Nyeri Church Attack

Gachagua Allies Demand Drastic Changes in Police Service After Nyeri Church Attack

The opposition says these reforms were necessary to prevent brutality and curb security agencies from being used for political purposes...

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Following an attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a Nyeri church, allies of Gachagua are demanding drastic changes to Kenya's police service. They advocate for the devolution of the police to counties and an audit of police transfers ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

  • Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala argued that relying on a centralized police structure could lead to political violence.
  • The call for reforms was prompted by a Sunday attack on Gachagua in Othaya, Nyeri County, where teargas and gunshots disrupted a church service.
  • Malala alleges that the government is orchestrating targeted police transfers between 2025 and 2027 to specific regions to facilitate violence.
  • He accused President William Ruto of lacking commitment to regulating police conduct, citing over 16 alleged cases of violence against the opposition.

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