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January 30, 2026
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United Opposition issues ultimatum on rogue police, attacks

United Opposition issues ultimatum on rogue police, attacks

They confronted IG Kanja at Jogoo House over sustained attacks on Gachagua's events...

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The United Opposition has given Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja a two-week ultimatum to address concerns about "rogue" police officers and recent attacks on its members, threatening nationwide street protests if their demands are not met by February 16.

  • Led by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, and including Martha Karua and Kalonzo Musyoka, the opposition linked the recent violent assault at ACK Witima Church in Othaya to a police assassination attempt.
  • The opposition has formally petitioned President William Ruto and the National Security Council, detailing a timeline of at least 24 separate attacks targeting their leaders and supporters.
  • They demand the arrest and prosecution of officers identified as being involved in the attacks, particularly those from a special unit named Nairobi Sierra, and a comprehensive investigation into all incidents.

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