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April 11, 2026
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Opposition, Ichung'wah trade blame over Kikuyu town chaos

Opposition, Ichung'wah trade blame over Kikuyu town chaos

The United Opposition and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah have issued conflicting accounts over violence witnessed in Kikuyu, each side blaming the other for the chaos...

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Kikuyu town experienced chaos on Saturday, April 11, with the United Opposition and Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah trading accusations over the violence.

  • Ichung'wah alleged that Rigathi Gachagua orchestrated the unrest and mobilized outsiders.
  • Allies of Gachagua claimed police targeted the opposition leaders, using live ammunition and tear gas on their convoy.
  • The People’s Liberation Party (PLP), led by Martha Karua, condemned the police actions as excessive and called for investigations.

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Ichung'wah Faces Mounting Criticism Over Confrontational Political Style - April 2026

Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah, known as President William Ruto's loyal foot soldier and Majority Leader in the National Assembly, is facing sharp criticism for his confrontational political style characterized by insults and threats against dissenters. He has been labeled a 'polished goon' by critics who accuse him of being drunk with power. The opposition and Ichung'wah himself traded accusations over the chaos that erupted in Kikuyu town on Saturday, April 11, during a blocked rally. His recent political remarks have ignited heated debate across Kenya, with growing calls for accountability.

Drunk with power: Ichung'wah's 'polished goon' tag grows as he spews insults, threatens dissent
Drunk with power: Ichung'wah's 'polished goon' tag grows as he spews insults, threatens dissent

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Ichung'wah: 'Polished goon' tag grows as the Kikuyu MP spews insults, threatens dissent
Ichung'wah: 'Polished goon' tag grows as the Kikuyu MP spews insults, threatens dissent

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Ichung’wah ashambuliwa huku kauli zake zikiibua mjadala mkali wa kisiasa nchini
Ichung’wah ashambuliwa huku kauli zake zikiibua mjadala mkali wa kisiasa nchini

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