Live blog: Suspected goons stone Rigathi Gachagua's convoy on Mombasa Road
On Tuesday, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen downplayed Gachagua's arrival but warned that security agencies are adequately prepared to deal with any insecurity issues that arise during the former DP's arrival.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's convoy has been pelted with stones by suspected goons near Imara Daima on Mombasa Road.
Photos seen by The Eastleigh Voice showed the extensive damage inflicted on unsuspecting motorists caught in the melee as Gachagua's motorcade snaked by on its way to Kamukunji Grounds, Nairobi.
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Gachagua had earlier been warmly welcomed by hundreds of supporters at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) upon arrival from the United States amid a brief standoff between his Democracy for Citizens' Party (DCP) followers and the police.
During his US tour, Gachagua galvanised support for his party, DCP, and accused the government of spearheading human rights atrocities during the Gen Z protests.
Gachagua further claimed that President William Ruto financed Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and met secretly with three Al-Shabaab leaders in Mandera to, among others, facilitate negotiations for the release of abducted chiefs through the militants' intermediaries.
On Tuesday, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen downplayed Gachagua's arrival but warned that security agencies are adequately prepared to deal with any insecurity issues that arise during the former DP's arrival.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas at an airport in the US. (Photo: Sen Kennah/X)
"We are very prepared. At all times, the NPS is prepared to protect citizens and their property. We are aware of those elements threatening disruption, threatening the ongoing football tournament among other activities," he said.
The CS had also demanded that Gachagua record a formal statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) upon his return to Kenya from the US tour, following Gachagua's allegations linking President William Ruto to meetings with Al-Shabaab militants.
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala, who had earlier warned that it would be unwise for the security agencies to arrest his party leader upon Gachagua's arrival at this football season, said they plan to hold a procession to welcome him to the country.
"We have organised a majestic reception for the king. There is nowhere in the borders of our constitution that gives the CS the mandate to permit us to assemble. The only requirement is to notify them of such meetings. Three days ago, we notified the IG, all the officers commanding police stations that we shall be having a peaceful procession from JKIA to CBD to Kamukunji, and therefore, we do not need Murkomen's permission to assemble," said Malala.
Live: Updates
Rigathi Gachagua thanks supporters for the warm welcome...
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Journalists, including those from the Standard Group and Royal Media Services (RMS), attacked by suspected goons on Mombasa Road.
Damaged press vehicle. (Photo: Courtesy)[embed]https://twitter.com/BernardKavuli/status/1958515477753266265[/embed]
Police forced to fire teargas as suspected goons pelt Gachagua's convoy with stones as it passes Eastern Bypass.
Chaos and destruction as suspected goons pelt motorists with stones near Imara Daima on Mombasa Road.
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Suspected goons pelt former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s convoy with stones on Mombasa Road, causing heavy traffic disruption. Police have responded by lobbing tear gas to disperse surging crowds.
Gachagua’s convoy snaking smoothly along Mombasa Road without interference despite earlier calls by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen to arrest the DCP leader upon arrival from the US.
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Rigathi Gachagua's motorcade mobbed by cheering supporters along Mombasa Road as he heads to Kamukunji Grounds.
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Rigathi Gachagua's motorcade exits the JKIA as it heads to Kamukunji Grounds, where the DCP leader is expected to make an address.
Near-stampede as Rigathi Gachagua's supporters jostle to welcome the DCP leader at the JKIA upon his arrival from the US.
Rigathi Gachagua’s supporters chant “Harambee – Wantam” at the JKIA as they await the DPC leader’s return from the US.
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A section of Rigathi Gachagua's allies arrive at the JKIA ahead of the DCP leader's arrival from the United States.
Maina Kamanda (in a white fedora) is greeted by supporters upon arriving at the JKIA. (Photo: X/@mbuma_ke)Hundreds throng Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), awaiting Rigathi Gachagua’s return from the US.
Rigathi Gachagua's supporters at JKIA international arrivals. (Photo: Cjamehk/X)Helicopter spotted circling Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as police beef up security at the airport and along Mombasa Road ahead of Rigathi Gachagua’s arrival after a 43-day tour of the US.
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