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April 11, 2026
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Teargas in Kikuyu as police break up roadblocks ahead of Gachagua-led rally

Teargas in Kikuyu as police break up roadblocks ahead of Gachagua-led rally

Police used teargas to disperse groups blocking roads in Kikuyu ahead of a political rally, causing traffic disruption and panic among motorists...

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Police used teargas to disperse crowds who had barricaded key roads in Kikuyu on Saturday morning, disrupting traffic ahead of a political rally organised by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

  • The unrest occurred along the Nairobi–Southern Bypass corridor, with roadblocks causing several hours of traffic gridlock.
  • Key figures involved include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah, amidst rising political friction.
  • The disturbances, which included bonfires and stone-throwing, were reported shortly before a planned rally, with Gachagua having previously raised security concerns.

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