Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has issued a stern condemnation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing him of enabling violence against DCP supporters during campaign activities in Narok on November 24, 2025. In a letter dated Tuesday, November 25, Gachagua claimed that security forces acted under political influence to disrupt campaigns for DCP’s Narok Town Ward candidate, Douglas Masikonde.
According to the former Deputy President, President William Ruto allegedly deployed state-sponsored militia, uniformed police officers, and plain-clothes personnel with the intent to interrupt the DCP rally. Gachagua accused IG Kanja of sanctioning operations designed to intimidate supporters and derail democratic participation.
He further alleged that Kanja instructed police to block all major highways leading in and out of Narok Town, and authorized officers to use live ammunition and tear gas on gathered supporters. The DCP leader also raised concerns over the presence of two officers attached to Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina, claiming they issued directions to senior security commanders on the ground.
Gachagua linked these same officers to earlier incidents of violence in Murang’a County and Makuyu, accusing them of repeatedly undermining public safety. “Mr. Kanja, it seems you have surrendered the National Police command to Betty Maina; this, you cannot deny,” he wrote. “You have clearly demonstrated through your inaction that violence is under your police command.”
With the November 27 by-elections approaching, Gachagua warned that further violence could compromise the credibility of the electoral process. He demanded immediate action, including the withdrawal of the two officers allegedly involved and accountability for those responsible for the Narok incident.
Calling for stronger leadership within the police service, Gachagua urged the Inspector General to “wake up and work,” adding that if Kanja is not in full control of the National Police Service, he should “do the honorable thing and resign.”
The allegations add to growing tensions ahead of the by-elections, intensifying scrutiny on security operations and the need for impartiality in maintaining public order.
