High tensions outside the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters, where water cannons have been deployed as crowds projected to gathered in anticipation of Rigathi Gachagua’s appearance.
Gachagua is expected to give a statement concerning allegations of assassination attempts on his associates.
These claims came in the context of mounting political pressure on Gachagua, who alleged that his close allies were being targeted in an orchestrated plot by elements within the government.
The water cannon deployment highlights the state’s preparation for potential unrest as the political scenes in Kenya becomes more volatile.
Gachagua had recently claimed that there were attempts on the life by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) officers, further fueling speculation about deeper political motives behind these incidents.
His supporters believe that the state is leveraging security forces to intimidate him, which comes in line with his earlier complaints about being politically undermined.
This development follows a dramatic shift in Gachagua’s political fortunes, especially after his impeachment in October 2024.
Gachagua, who once held the position of Deputy President, was removed from office following a Senate vote that upheld several charges against him, including corruption and divisive politics.
Despite his removal, Gachagua has continued to maintain a strong political presence, vocalizing concerns about the government’s treatment of him and his allies.
He has argued that the alleged assassination attempts are part of a broader campaign to neutralize his political influence.In contrast, his impeachment was seen by many as a direct response to his falling out with President William Ruto.
Gachagua, who played a crucial role in securing Ruto’s victory in the Mount Kenya region, became increasingly critical of the administration, which ultimately led to his political isolation.
The impeachment proceedings were marked by heated debates, and Gachagua’s legal team protested the decision to continue the trial while he was hospitalized.
Despite these protests, the Senate moved forward, finding him guilty on several charges, including undermining the President and making inflammatory statements.
The combination of the impeachment and the assassination allegations paints a picture of a politically misfortune for Gachagua.
His claims of being targeted by the state, combined with the visible deployment of security forces such as water cannons outside the DCI headquarters, underscore the growing tensions between him and the government.
These events point to a deeply polarized political environment in Kenya, where the lines between legal, political, and security matters have increasingly blurred.
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