Gachagua warns voters may arm themselves ahead of 2027
NAIROBI, Kenya July 22 – DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenyans may arm themselves to protect their votes in 2027 if they lose confidence in the country’s…..
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DCP party leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenyans might arm themselves to protect their votes in the 2027 general election if confidence in the electoral process is eroded.
- Gachagua cited the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as a turning point, suggesting voters now believe they must actively protect their ballots.
- He criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), stating it cannot deliver a credible election and that "Kenyans will have to come in."
- Gachagua accused the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of turning the police service into a "militia" for election interference.
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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.
