Gachagua claims police watched as goons attacked his convoy in Nakuru
NAIROBI,Kenya, Aug 14— Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of allowing armed goons to attack his convoy in Nakuru, alleging that police watched as the assailants used…..
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of failing to protect him after his convoy was allegedly attacked by armed individuals in Nakuru, with police reportedly standing by.
- The alleged attack occurred at Kaptembwa in Nakuru Town West Constituency.
- Rigathi Gachagua claims the attackers were organized and funded by political figures allied with the current government.
- He stated that members of the public and journalists were also targeted during the incident.
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