Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has responded sharply to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s recent accusations against the National Police Service, describing his claims as baseless and politically motivated.
In a statement issued on Friday, Kihika accused Gachagua of targeting her spouse and the county leadership over personal grievances linked to business dealings.
“Whom the gods want to destroy, they first make mad! Mr. Gachagua, you are losing it! My spouse clearly lives rent-free in your head,” she said, alleging that Gachagua attempted to coerce her spouse into a business arrangement involving importation of sugar and that he refused.
She also claimed Gachagua tried to involve her spouse in deals with his son, which were declined.
Kihika questioned Gachagua’s motives during his visit to Kinamba Trading Center in Naivasha, asserting that the former deputy president focused more on personal attacks than offering a political agenda.
“You came to Kinamba yesterday, and 90% of your speech was insulting my spouse and me. You didn’t even give a single agenda on what you would do for the country should you be elected,” she said, alluding to Gachagua’s alleged impeachment issues that may bar him from contesting.
The governor emphasized that Nakuru County remains open to visitors but warned against disruptive behavior. “For the avoidance of doubt, let me repeat: you, like any other person, are welcome to come to Nakuru anytime.
However, your hobby of incitement and bad manners should be checked at the county’s entrance,” Kihika stated. She further described Nakuru as a cosmopolitan county that does not tolerate “small-minded tribal bigots.”
The statement comes days after Gachagua publicly accused the police in Nakuru County of being politically compromised, claiming that officers blocked his convoy while attempting to address the public in Naivasha.
Kihika’s response frames the controversy as stemming from personal and political grievances rather than legitimate concerns about police conduct.