Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has requested police intervention regarding threats made against him ahead of the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election. The former deputy president submitted correspondence to Inspector General Douglas Kanja alleging that social media content circulating online contains warnings discouraging his constituency visit during campaign activities supporting candidate Newton Karish.
Gachagua identified the threats as targeting his planned rallies and described the escalating tensions as potentially threatening national security. His communication was distributed to multiple agencies, including the National Intelligence Service, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the Electoral Commission, and human rights organizations. He emphasized that law enforcement must protect voters' rights and maintain impartiality throughout the electoral process.
The parliamentary vacancy resulted from Godfrey Ruku's cabinet appointment by President William Ruto. Gachagua intends to lead the United Opposition campaign efforts for eight days and has urged authorities to guarantee security for all participants during political activities.
Gachagua identified the threats as targeting his planned rallies and described the escalating tensions as potentially threatening national security. His communication was distributed to multiple agencies, including the National Intelligence Service, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the Electoral Commission, and human rights organizations. He emphasized that law enforcement must protect voters' rights and maintain impartiality throughout the electoral process.
The parliamentary vacancy resulted from Godfrey Ruku's cabinet appointment by President William Ruto. Gachagua intends to lead the United Opposition campaign efforts for eight days and has urged authorities to guarantee security for all participants during political activities.
