Mt Kenya politics marred by claims of police misuse, forced transfers
Claims of misuse and politically driven transfers of police officers have moved to the centre of an escalating power struggle in the Mt Kenya region...
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Political tensions in Mt Kenya are escalating, with claims of police misuse and politically motivated transfers linked to the 2027 Kenyan general election. This comes after an incident at ACK Witima Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, where teargas was deployed during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Rigathi Gachagua claimed the church incident was a deliberate, State-sanctioned operation. - The incident occurred on a Sunday, injuring several congregants.
- The political wrangling involves power struggles and realignments ahead of the upcoming 2027 elections.
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Opposition Seeks Meeting with IG Over Attacks on Gachagua Amid Mt Kenya Tensions - January 2026
Political tensions in the Mt Kenya region are escalating, marked by claims of police misuse and politically motivated transfers linked to the 2027 general election. An incident at ACK Witima Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, involved the deployment of teargas during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Following this, the United Opposition has requested a meeting on January 30 with Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja. The opposition group is seeking to address what they claim are 24 attacks targeting their leaders and supporters since November 2024. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is cited as the primary victim of these persistent attacks.
