Police Fire Teargas at Rigathi Gachagua Rally in Kikuyu, Several Injured

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Kenya

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Police Fire Teargas at Rigathi Gachagua Rally in Kikuyu, Several Injured

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua was teargassed in Kikuyu while attempting to address a gathering of youth. The situation escalated after an individual disrupted the rally carrying a sack of bees, causing panic among supporters. Several people were injured in the chaos, and Gachagua accused National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah of being behind the unrest.

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