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April 11, 2026
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Kikuyu on edge as police tighten security, remain mum on planned rally

Kikuyu on edge as police tighten security, remain mum on planned rally

Police remained silent on Rigathi Gachagua’s Kikuyu rally as tensions rose following Southern Bypass chaos and clashes between crowds and security officers...

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Kikuyu Town was on high alert on Saturday as police presence heightened amid reports of early morning violence and uncertainty surrounding a planned opposition rally led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

  • Early morning violence erupted along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, with suspected goons blockading the highway, causing major traffic disruptions and panic.
  • Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused the National Police Service of a delayed response to the violence.
  • Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the growing culture of political violence and vowed decisive government action against perpetrators.

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