Chaos erupts during Gachagua's visit to Nakuru Town West
DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua addresses the media at the party’s Nakuru offices in Milimani on August 15, 2026. Gachagua accused Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama of organizing goons to attack his convoy while it was en route to Soko Mjinga for a rally in Kaptwembo on Friday.
Violence marred the first day of former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua’s political tour in Nakuru County after goons stoned some vehicles in the convoy.
Mr Gachagua was expected to address supporters in Soko Mjinga market in Nakuru Town West after making various stops in Naivasha, where he opened DCP offices in Gilgil Town and Free Area in Nakuru Town East.
A number of vehicles were targeted by a group of youth armed with crude weapons and hurling stones, forcing those in the convoy to flee for safety.
The armed youth intercepted the convoy in Githima area while it was making its way to Soko Mjinga, where at least ten vehicles were stoned in the attack that followed.
Addressing supporters in Nakuru Town, Mr Gachagua condemned the violence, linking the local MP Samuel Arama to the disruption.
“DCP is a peaceful party, we were supposed to have our rally in Nakuru Town West but we were attacked. Several of our vehicles have been stoned,” he said.
Mr Gachagua said that political differences should not be settled through violence and thuggery.
The former DP criticised the MP for hiding his allegiance to the Jubilee Party while publicly presenting himself as a government supporter.
He said that the MP is using government support to interfere with DCP’s political activities
According to Mr Gachagua, his supporters have a right to assemble and listen to their leaders without intimidation, noting that political competition should be based on ideas and not violence.
Gachagua further accused President William Ruto of supporting Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika's administration in the closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital for the last two years. The dispute between the hospital and the county government has been the subject of a long-running court battle.
“She should just complete her term and go home,” he said, targeting the governor and her husband, Mr Sam Mburu, in his criticism.
Naivasha MP Jane Kihara condemned the violence, saying that the leaders should embrace healthy competition rather than turning to violence.
“This is an unfortunate incident, Gachagua had talked about it in Naivasha and he said that goons had been organised. But we will continue with our campaign, we will not stop,” she said
Mr Gachagua is expected to continue his political tour on Saturday in Njoro, Molo, Turi, Elburgon, Kibunja and Rongai Town, as he seeks to convince the residents of the region to back him and DCP candidates in the next General Election.
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