Officials started investigating fights that broke out at Rigathi Gachagua's new political party event in Nairobi. During the trouble at the Democracy for Citizens Party launch, people saw unknown men firing guns. Interior leader Kipchumba Murkomen said these shooters need to be found. He noted that police did not know about the meeting ahead of time. Murkomen asked leaders to tell police before holding events.
Early reports show problems started when money was given to supporters. Murkomen said paying supporters is fine, but it must happen in an orderly way. The event ran smoothly at first, with Gachagua speaking to the crowd. Trouble began when a group rushed into the area on purpose to cause problems. Police fired shots into the air to break up the crowd as people ran away.
The fighting raises worries about growing anger between political groups. Many people ask for peace at future political meetings. Gachagua has not spoken about what happened after the event. His party officials also remain quiet about the problems. Police continue their search for answers about who started the violence.
Early reports show problems started when money was given to supporters. Murkomen said paying supporters is fine, but it must happen in an orderly way. The event ran smoothly at first, with Gachagua speaking to the crowd. Trouble began when a group rushed into the area on purpose to cause problems. Police fired shots into the air to break up the crowd as people ran away.
The fighting raises worries about growing anger between political groups. Many people ask for peace at future political meetings. Gachagua has not spoken about what happened after the event. His party officials also remain quiet about the problems. Police continue their search for answers about who started the violence.
