A secretive operation in Nanyuki has raised alarm as the country prepares for the next wave of Gen Z-led protests. Hidden behind guarded fences, a facility is said to be working around the clock to produce wooden clubs, or rungus, in large numbers.
These are not ordinary tools but weapons identical to those seen in the hands of violent groups that have attacked peaceful protestors during recent demonstrations in Nairobi.
According to sources familiar with the operation, the facility is allegedly owned by a well-connected local politician, and the mission is simple manufacture as many clubs as possible and move them silently to the capital ahead of planned protests.
Insiders claim that these clubs are being transported using official police vehicles, a disturbing claim that raises serious concerns about state involvement. It is not clear who authorizes such transportation or how law enforcement vehicles are being used for these missions without accountability.
One whistleblower who has observed the movements said it is impossible for thousands of rungus to be shipped to Nairobi without help from influential people within the system. The allegation implies a level of coordination that stretches beyond rogue individuals, possibly pointing to institutional support.
During last week’s protests, several young Kenyans were attacked by masked individuals riding on motorcycles, some of them reportedly escorted by police officers. The attackers carried the same style of rungus allegedly produced in Nanyuki.
The National Police Service has issued denials about involvement but has yet to offer a clear explanation regarding the use of their vehicles or the identity of the masked assailants.
This silence is only fueling more anger and suspicion from the public. Political sources have hinted at a deeper strategy involving senior UDA figures, State House operatives, and a few powerful Nairobi leaders.
The suspected goal is to create confusion, break protest momentum, and shift public perception by blaming Gen Z organizers for the violence.
This move could also be aimed at justifying a future crackdown on the protests by painting them as unsafe or chaotic. Meanwhile, Gen Z remains organized and active online, tracking suspicious activity and documenting evidence.
The existence of an underground weapon distribution network targeting them is raising urgent questions.
Who is funding this operation? Who is directing it? And why has the government refused to investigate or even address these serious claims?
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