Supporters of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in Kikuyu Town attempt to put out an exploded teargas canister on April 11, 2026 before the rally was by disrupted by Anti-Riot Police officers.
Thuggery appears to have coiled itself into Kenya’s political architecture. And that should alarm us all.
The latest manifestation of this disturbing trend unfolded over the weekend in Kikuyu Township, Kiambu County. As the town hosted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, hooligans blocked roads, robbed motorists and vandalised vehicles.