Gachagua Goes After IG Kanja Days After Police Talks
IG Kanja promised that under his command, the police would never disrupt public meetings or stop leaders from engaging members of the public...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again criticized the National Police Service (NPS), accusing Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of political interference and reneging on commitments to remain apolitical. Gachagua claims police in Nakuru County, influenced by political operatives, blocked his entourage from entering Kinamba Trading Centre in Naivasha on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- Gachagua stated that Inspector General Kanja had assured opposition leaders last week that police would respect freedom of assembly and not disrupt public gatherings.
- The leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) alleged that the police command in Nakuru County is being influenced by the spouse of the county governor.
- He cited an incident on Sunday, February 8, 2026, where police from Naivasha formed a roadblock at Karati River, only withdrawing after "hundreds of agitated members of the public" confronted them.
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Governors to Boycott Senate as Gachagua Accuses Police of Political Interference - February 2026
Kenyan Governors have resolved to boycott summons from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), citing intimidation and humiliation during oversight sessions. In response, Senate Public Accounts Committee Chairperson Moses Kajwang condemned the boycott as an attempt by governors to evade scrutiny over alleged mismanagement of public funds. Separately, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of political interference. Gachagua claims police in Nakuru County blocked his entourage on Sunday, February 8, 2026, and also publicly accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika’s husband of misusing police to block his political meetings.
