Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja either take firm control of the National Police Service or resign, citing concerns ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Gachagua issued the ultimatum in a letter on Thursday, August 20, ahead of a planned political visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on August 21, 2026.
• Key individuals involved include Rigathi Gachagua and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, with the Church and Clergy Association of Kenya also calling for Kanja's resignation.
• The demand follows recent political violence in Homa Bay and Ol Kalou, which has raised questions about the security agencies' ability to prevent organized attacks during political activities.