Gachagua warns IG Kanja of ICC exposure over alleged state violence ahead of Emurua Dikirr visit

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Gachagua warns IG Kanja of ICC exposure over alleged state violence ahead of Emurua Dikirr visit

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In a letter on Thursday, Gachagua claims he and his entourage face mounting threats ahead of the planned visit to the Narok County constituency.

He accuses Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumbah Murkomen and Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo of financing what he describes as politically-motivated police mobilization, with sitting MP David Kipsang Keter serving as ground coordinator.

Gachagua specifically references recorded threats issued by Kipsang, captured on video and widely circulated across mainstream and social media platforms, warning the DCP leader to stay away from the constituency.

The former deputy president's letter presents a systematic catalogue of grievances against police leadership, ranging from alleged security failures during the Homa Bay incident to what he characterizes as the weaponization of law enforcement against his political movement.

Gachagua also pointed to evidence of 24 attacks against himself and supporters that he submitted to police in January 2026, noting that no action has been taken by the National Police Service.

"What happened in Homa Bay was a shame of the highest magnitude in post-independence Kenya," Gachagua states in the letter, implying the incident warrants the IG's resignation.

At the same time, Gachagua has issued a stark warning to Kanja: the IG risks international legal exposure if he fails to restrain what the letter characterizes as state-sanctioned violence against citizens.

In the Thursday letter to the police chief, Gachagua demands three specific assurances ahead of Friday's visit: that his entourage and supporters will be protected; that police are fully aware of the planned gathering; and that adequate security measures have been deployed across Emurua Dikirr.

Reporting originally appeared via Citizen Digital. Read the full source for additional context.