Gachagua: We will protect ourselves against goons
Gachagua spoke a day after goons allegedly attacked his convoy at Kaptembwo in Nakuru West Sub-County..
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to defend himself and his supporters against alleged goon attacks disrupting his political rallies, stating they will retaliate if the police fail to provide protection.
- Gachagua claims President William Ruto is behind the orchestrated chaos, using a Nakuru MP to hire goons.
- The threat comes after Gachagua's convoy was attacked in Kaptembwo, Nakuru West Sub-County, forcing the cancellation of a rally and damaging six vehicles.
- Intelligence suggests the National Police Service (NPS) was instructed to avoid areas of his rallies, a claim attributed to unhappy junior police officers.
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Gachagua Convoy Attacked Again in Nakuru Salgaa Area - August 2026
The convoy of DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua was reportedly attacked again by thugs in Nakuru County in the Salgaa area shortly after his remarks. This follows a previous clash where Gachagua accused Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama of orchestrating violence against his convoy, questioning the Jubilee Party's commitment to the opposition. Former Deputy President Gachagua has since vowed to defend himself and his supporters against alleged goon attacks disrupting his political rallies, stating they will retaliate if police fail to provide protection. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki responded publicly, saying he is trying to love Gachagua but noted he has a lot of disrespect.
