The Democracy for the Citizens Party has accused senior police officials of orchestrating violent attacks against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his supporters during a campaign visit to Narok. The party claims uniformed officers, plainclothes operatives and militia groups fired live rounds, deployed tear gas and assaulted civilians as Gachagua backed ward candidate Douglas Masikonde ahead of a by-election.
DCP alleges authorities established illegal roadblocks that trapped residents, while women, children and traders faced assaults. The organization links the incident to similar confrontations in Murang'a County, asserting identical officers directed operations in both locations and pointing to systemic command failures within the National Police Service.
Party officials demand an independent probe into the violence, immediate removal of implicated personnel and disciplinary measures. They warn Inspector General Douglas Kanja that his leadership faces accountability for any additional unrest surrounding the poll.
DCP alleges authorities established illegal roadblocks that trapped residents, while women, children and traders faced assaults. The organization links the incident to similar confrontations in Murang'a County, asserting identical officers directed operations in both locations and pointing to systemic command failures within the National Police Service.
Party officials demand an independent probe into the violence, immediate removal of implicated personnel and disciplinary measures. They warn Inspector General Douglas Kanja that his leadership faces accountability for any additional unrest surrounding the poll.
