Rigathi Gachagua Returns to Kenya Amidst Heightened Security and Allegations of an Arrest Plot - August 2025

Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya after cutting his US tour short, prompting a significant response. Security was heightened at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with water cannons and a contingent of anti-riot police deployed as his supporters gathered. Leaders aligned with Gachagua claimed there was a plan to arrest him upon his arrival. Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen stated that those welcoming Gachagua would receive security, provided they maintained peace. In response to a potential arrest, women in Embu County threatened to hold large-scale demonstrations. Following his return, several individuals, including journalists, were reported injured during an incident involving his motorcade.