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April 18, 2026
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Pressure Mounts on IG Kanja as Gachagua demands probe on police collusion with criminal goons

Pressure Mounts on IG Kanja as Gachagua demands probe on police collusion with criminal goons

"Is it that you have surrendered the command of the police to politicians or you have you allowed the National police service to be converted into a criminal gang?" Gachagua asked. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is demanding an investigation into alleged collusion between the National Police Service, under Inspector General Douglas Kanja, and criminal gangs. He claims rogue officers are involved in civilian attacks and are disrupting his political activities.

  • Gachagua alleges police and 'goons' attacked worshipers at ACK Witima Church in Othaya using police vehicles and live ammunition.
  • Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua and Inspector General Douglas Kanja.
  • Gachagua also claims uniformed officers were deployed to Dagoretti to disrupt his upcoming meeting, mirroring an incident in Kikuyu where he states officers protected criminals.

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