Gachagua claims police will refuse to rig 2027 poll
NAIROBI, Kenya July 22 – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that 95 per cent of police officers will refuse to obey illegal orders during…..
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DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua expressed confidence that the National Police Service will uphold democracy in the 2027 General Election, asserting that the majority of officers will defy illegal orders.
- Gachagua estimates that 95 percent of police officers will refuse to obey unlawful directives.
- The key figure is DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, a former police officer.
- He cited the extensive number of polling stations (over 50,000) in a general election as a factor making widespread rigging difficult.
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Gachagua warns voters may arm themselves ahead of 2027 - July 2026
DCP party leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warned that Kenyans might arm themselves to protect their votes in the 2027 general election if confidence in the electoral process is eroded. Gachagua offered to train Kenyans nationwide on protecting votes, citing lessons learned from the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as proof of an effective strategy. He also expressed confidence that the National Police Service will uphold democracy in the 2027 General Election, asserting that the majority of officers will defy illegal orders. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed concerns over a recent parliamentary by-election setback for the UDA party, stating President William Ruto will silence critics at the next polls through the government\'s development record.
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