Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has raised alarm over what he describes as a coordinated plan to disrupt a political rally scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Kikuyu Town, Kiambu County.
In a letter addressed to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Gachagua alleges that senior political figures and security officers are involved in planning violence aimed at derailing the event.
He claims the threats are linked to Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wa and unnamed groups he describes as organised “goons”.
Gachagua cites two public remarks allegedly made by Ichung’wa on March 25 during a function at Alliance High School and on April 9 in Parliament, which he interprets as incitement and foreknowledge of potential disorder.
According to the letter, the MP suggested that outsiders would be brought into Kikuyu Town and that police would be deployed to protect businesses during anticipated unrest.
The DCP leader further alleges that intelligence received by his team points to mobilisation efforts involving groups intended to cause chaos, damage property, and provoke police intervention during the rally.
He claims the strategy would ultimately be used to justify the use of tear gas and force to disperse supporters and block the meeting.
He also accuses unidentified security officials of holding coordination meetings aimed at planning disruptions.
In his letter, he names several administration and police officers in Kiambu County, including county and sub-county commanders, whom he alleges were present at a meeting held at a private venue along Limuru Road.
Gachagua maintains that his party has conducted multiple peaceful political meetings across Kiambu County and other regions in recent weeks, citing gatherings in Gatundu North, Juja, Kabete, and Githunguri constituencies.
He argues that there has been no history of violence in those events and questions why Kikuyu Town would be treated differently.
“What makes Kikuyu Town special and predisposed to violence?” he poses in the letter, insisting that all areas of Kenya are subject to the same constitutional protections for freedom of assembly.
The former Deputy President has urged the Inspector General to ensure adequate security for the planned rally and to prevent what he terms the misuse of police resources to interfere with lawful political activity.
He warns that any violence or disruption will be attributed to the responsibility of senior political and security officials named in his communication.
As of now, neither the National Police Service nor MP Kimani Ichung’wa has publicly responded to the allegations contained in the letter.
The planned rally in Kikuyu is expected to proceed under heightened political tension as attention shifts to how security agencies will manage the situation.