- Gachagua claims a series of coordinated threats have been made against him since late 2024.
- He alleges attempted attacks in Limuru, Nyeri, and Nairobi, among other places.
- He points fingers at state security agencies for inaction and names “Kanja” as responsible if anything happens to him.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has written to the Inspector General of Police, with a copy sent to President William Ruto, listing a trail of incidents that he believes point to a consistent threat against his safety. The letter outlines events that span several months—raising concerns about his personal security and that of his family.
Limuru Incident: “An Attempt on My Life”
Gachagua detailed a specific moment on November 28, 2024, during a funeral in Limuru, where he says he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. Despite the seriousness of the incident, he laments that no suspects have been brought to book.
Shadowy Surveillance in Makueni
On December 19, 2024, Gachagua says he noticed a mysterious unmarked vehicle tailing him for over 150 kilometers while in Makueni County. He describes the act as a suspicious attempt to monitor his movements—without clarity on who was behind it or why.
Family Members Also Targeted
The former DP alleges that vehicles with hidden number plates have been following his close family members, adding a layer of distress and anxiety over what he believes is a wider plan to intimidate him and his inner circle.
Chaos in Shamata and Kamukunji
He narrated how a political meeting he convened on December 28, 2024, in Shamata, Nyandarua, turned chaotic when an organized gang allegedly threw tear gas at the crowd, causing panic. A few weeks later, on January 18, 2025, his wife Pastor Dorcas Rigathi was reportedly targeted during a prayer rally at Kamukunji grounds in Nyeri. She had to be shielded by private security after the situation turned volatile. Gachagua claims he skipped the event after receiving intel on a possible planned disruption.
“I stayed away as a responsible citizen to prevent a situation that could have resulted in national tension,” he stated.
Disruptions in Nyeri, Naivasha, and Nairobi
Gachagua further recounted that on March 23, 2025, worshippers were attacked during a church service he attended at ACK St. Peter’s Cathedral in Nyeri, as police reportedly watched without intervening.
Just a few days later, on March 29, during a meet-and-greet event in Naivasha, he says his supporters were roughed up. A final incident mentioned occurred on April 6, 2025, at PCEA Kasarani East Parish in Mwiki, where a group armed with crude weapons allegedly disrupted the service.
Pointing Fingers
In his closing remarks, Gachagua issued a stern warning. He said should anything happen to him, he would hold a person he referred to as “Kanja” responsible, without elaborating on the individual’s role or identity.
With rising political temperatures, Gachagua’s detailed letter signals deeper divisions within the political space and underscores growing tensions as the country inches closer to 2027. The ball now lies in the state’s court to act—or ignore.
