Former Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has written a letter to the Inspector General (IG) of Police Douglas Kanja, claiming that there are attempts to assassinate him.
In the letter dated April 15, 2025, Gachagua raised concerns regarding his security, that of his family, supporters, and property.
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He stated that the IG has a constitutional responsibility and duty to protect the life and property of every Kenyan, as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
However, Gachagua accused Kanja of clearly perpetuating crime and violence.
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“You withdrew my security in a clear, thought-out scheme and backward conspiracy to make me vulnerable to organized criminal gangs in cohort with the Police and other Security Agencies and have been implementing the scheme. You are aware that,” Gachagua said.
Rigathi Gachagua Issues Six Demands
Furthermore, Rigathi demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the violence. He also insisted on being provided with adequate security at all public gatherings he attends.
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Additionally, the former Deputy President emphasized that security should be granted to him with immediate effect.
Gachagua warned the police to cease and desist from interfering with peaceful gatherings of citizens.
In his demands, he called for an immediate stop to the stalking and trailing of himself and his family members by NIS officers and other security agencies.
Moreover, he demanded protection for his home and property.
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Assassination Plans Against Rigathi
He stated that on December 28, 2025, in Shamata, Nyandarua County, an inspector of police flanked by organized criminal gangs threw teargas canister at him to scatter his supporters and create a fertile avenue to attack him with an assassination intent.
Further, he claimed that National Intelligence Service (NIS) operatives have been trailing him and stalking him, and his immediate family members in unmarked cars or and clandestine number plates.
Another incident that reinforced his belief that his life is in danger occurred on March 29, 2025, in Naivasha town.
He claimed that a contingent of heavily armed police officers, under the command of Mr. Keter, the OCPD of Naivasha, violently assaulted and harassed unarmed and innocent residents who had organically gathered to greet him.
The same officers reportedly trailed his motorcade and continued to harass his staff all the way to Mai Mahiu Shopping Centre, where they allegedly blocked residents and hurled teargas canisters at innocent citizens attempting to interact with him.
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Former Deputy President Blames NIS
“Clearly and as such, the NIS officers trailing me is a clear sign they coordinate with criminal gangs on my activities, movements in order to attack me,” he added.
He urged the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to take firm notice that any further acts of violence or assassination attempt against him would be blamed on the agency.
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