Leaders of Gachagua’s party blocked from holding rallies in Nakuru
DCP leaders led by deputy party leader Cleopas Malala (centre) speak with Bahati Sub-County Oolice Commander Lilys Wachira at Kwa Kahiga area along the Nyahururu-Nakuru road on July 20, 2025 after they were blocked from holding a political rally in the area.
Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group
Heavily armed anti-riot police officers erected barricades at various points along the Nyahururu–Nakuru road.
The DCP leaders attempted to push through the roadblocks prompting officers to lob teargas canisters at them.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s allies, led by Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, were on Sunday blocked from holding roadside rallies in Bahati and Subukia constituencies in Nakuru County.
The DCP leaders, who had attended a church service at Subukia African Inland Church (AIC), were prevented from accessing Subukia town and other key stopovers in neighbouring Bahati Constituency. When they attempted to force their way through police barricades, they were dispersed with teargas.
