Ichung’wah demands police vigilance ahead of Gachagua’s rally in Kikuyu
- Vincent Kiprop
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National Assembly Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah has written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, calling for heightened security in Kikuyu Town ahead of a planned rally by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026.
In a letter dated April 10, 2026, Ichung’wah urged the National Police Service to ensure adequate protection for residents, businesses, and public facilities, citing growing tensions linked to the planned political gathering in the constituency.
“The last two weeks have seen Rigathi Gachagua embark on a deliberate campaign of incitement, hate and violence targeting the people of Kikuyu Constituency, intending to create disharmony amongst my constituents,” he stated.
Security concerns ahead of rally
In his correspondence to the Inspector General, Ichung’wah noted that political mobilisation in the past two weeks had heightened tensions in Kikuyu Constituency.
He warned that the planned rally could trigger unrest and called for early security planning to maintain order.
The MP maintained that residents had resisted attempts to divide the community, adding that Kikuyu remains open to leaders from across the political divide.
He said his responsibility as the area legislator includes ensuring the safety of residents and protection of property.
Past incidents cited
Ichung’wah referenced previous incidents of violence in the constituency, including the burning of Kikuyu NG-CDF offices on June 25, 2024. He also cited events on June 25, 2025, when the Kikuyu Law Courts and County Government offices were torched.
He further pointed to attacks on his private residence and his parents’ home during the same period, noting that the incidents led to arrests and investigations and remain on public record.
The Majority Leader also claimed that intelligence reports indicated mobilisation of groups from Kiambu, Nairobi, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Nyandarua counties ahead of the rally.
He said information received suggested coordination of transport for individuals travelling to Kikuyu Town, urging police to closely monitor the situation.
Call for police deployment
Ichung’wah raised concerns about possible targeting of businesses linked to his family in Kikuyu Town and asked the National Police Service to take preventive measures.
He also cited remarks made during recent public gatherings, which he said had escalated tensions surrounding the event.
“Kesho Ichung’wah aambiwe hakuna mtu ako na mtoto kwa mgongo, na hata yule ako na yeye atawachia nyanyake,” he quoted from remarks allegedly made during a funeral in Laikipia.
He cautioned against any withdrawal of police presence in Kikuyu, stressing the need for adequate deployment to protect residents and property during the rally.
Ichung’wah noted that the constituency has previously hosted leaders from different political formations without incident. He cited a rally held on March 12, 2026, where former Chief Justice David Maraga addressed supporters at Kikuyu Bus Park peacefully.
The development comes days after Ichung’wah criticised Gachagua for what he described as inappropriate political remarks during a requiem mass in Ol Kalou attended by President William Ruto, accusing him of disrespecting the bereaved family.