Gachagua accuses Kihika’s husband of using police to block political meetings in Nakuru
Gachagua accused the Inspector-General of Police Dougals Kanja of failing to exercise authority over officers in Nakuru, alleging that the police command has effectively been surrendered to Governor Kihika’s husband, a businessman involved in the importation of duty-free suga..
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika’s husband, businessman Sam Mburu, of misusing police to block his political meetings in Nakuru County. Gachagua alleges that law enforcement has been hijacked for partisan objectives, undermining their neutrality.
- Gachagua claimed officers under the command of Naivasha OCPD Wilson Sigei and Nakuru County Commander Opuru Emmanuel blocked his entourage at Karati River.
- He accused Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja of surrendering police command in Nakuru to Governor Kihika’s husband, a businessman involved in importing duty-free sugar and rice.
- Gachagua cited a roadblock on Monday, February 9, and previous disruptions in March 2025 in Mai Mahiu and Naivasha town as proof of the alleged misuse of police.
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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.
