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Gachagua Ally Wanjiku Thiga Abducted at Kamakis

Joy KwamabyJoy Kwama
July 1, 2025
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Democracy For Citizens Party (Dcp) National Youth Leader Wanjiku Thiga. Photo/Wanjiku Thiga

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) National Youth Leader Wanjiku Thiga. PHOTO/Wanjiku Thiga

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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) National Youth Leader, Wanjiku Thiga, has reportedly been abducted by unknown individuals. Thiga, a close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, confirmed the incident in a brief statement on X.

“I have been abducted at Kamakis,” Wanjiku has stated.

The news has raised immediate concern among her supporters and party members, with details surrounding the abduction remaining unclear. 

At the same time, Kamakis is a popular stopover along the Eastern Bypass, raising questions about how such an incident could occur in a public setting.


Also Read: Tiktoker Reveals Why He Was Abducted and Taken to Statehouse


The DCP is yet to issue an official statement, however, party insiders have indicated that they are treating the matter with urgency.

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“My friend Wanjiku Thiga has been taken along Kamakis by unknown individuals. This has become too much !!!” X user Jay Wes stated.

Wanjiku has recently been vocal on national matters and politics and her abduction adds to growing fears over the safety of politically active youth leaders in the country.


Also Read: Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Abduction: IG Kanja, DCI Boss Fail to Appear in Court


Another Gachagua Ally Abducted

At the same time, the family of Peter Kawanjiru, a known ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, claims that their relative was forcibly taken by individuals believed to be officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday, June 30, night.

According to the family, the officers, dressed in civilian clothes, stormed their home in Limuru at around 8:30 PM.

Moreover, they allegedly broke down doors, ransacked the house, and insisted on taking the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) youth leader into custody.

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Eyewitnesses and family members recounted that over ten vehicles had arrived in the area before a sudden blackout occurred, followed by loud banging, gunshots, and widespread confusion.

“They said they were from DCI Kiambu Road and were looking for someone named Kawanjiru. When we refused to open, they started hitting the door with metal rods,“

“I asked them whether ha had killed someone or stollen property but they said that they were doing a job they had been commanded to do,” a family member narrated.

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Democracy For Citizens Party (Dcp) National Youth Leader Wanjiku Thiga Speaking With Fellow Dcp Party Member. Photo/Wanjiku Thiga
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) National Youth Leader Wanjiku Thiga speaking with fellow DCP party member. PHOTO/Wanjiku Thiga
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Joy Kwama

Mercy Joy Kwama is a digital journalist who is dedicated to the art of storytelling, truth-telling and changing narratives. She covers diverse topics including politics, social justice, gender, humanitarian matters, and policy. Mercy is especially driven to amplify the voices of marginalized African communities and challenge the status quo. She is a graduate of Riara University with a degree in Communications and Multimedia Journalism and is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of news reporting. In her spare time, Mercy likes to pick up new skills including dancing, gardening, reading, and meeting new people.

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  1. Aden sigat says:
    1 year ago

    Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) National Youth Leader, how are you doing sir
    My name is Aden sigat

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