Gachagua Speaks Out After DCP Truck Attack in Gilgil
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence after a DCP campaign truck was stoned and vandalised at Pembroke in Gilgil, Nakuru County, while heading to a campaign event.
In a video shared on his social media pages on Saturday, July 11, 2026, the DCP leader showed the party-branded sound truck being targeted by a group of individuals who pelted it with stones before leaving the scene.
The incident has sparked fresh concerns over political violence as parties intensify campaigns ahead of the Ol Kalou by-election.
Reacting to the attack, Gachagua criticised Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, accusing him of failing to deliver on earlier assurances that adequate security would be provided during the campaign period.
The former deputy president said the incident raised questions about the safety of political actors and supporters during election-related activities.
“They have this afternoon attacked DCP sound truck with guns and teargas,” part of Gachagua’s statement read.
DCP Adviser Accuses ‘State-Sponsored Goons’ of Attack
DCP economic adviser Peter Mbae also condemned the incident, claiming the attackers were “state-sponsored goons” allegedly sent to interfere with the party’s activities.
Mbae claimed the attackers were attempting to provoke a reaction that could create conditions for delaying the upcoming by-election.
“Our DCP truck was attacked and shot at by state goons at Pembroke on the way to Gilgil, suspected to be police officers in civilian clothes travelling in a Prado and a Subaru. They are trying hard to provoke violence in line with their plan of postponing the by-election, but we are not taking the bait. The gang imported for this purpose will have to find something else to do,” Mbae said.
The allegations have not been independently verified.
Police Reject Claims of Working With Criminal Groups
The accusations come amid wider concerns over political violence and claims that criminal groups have been involved in recent confrontations.
The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed suggestions that officers are collaborating with criminal gangs, insisting that any officer found engaging with criminals would be treated as a criminal.
Speaking during a live television interview on Monday, July 6, 2026, police spokesperson Michael Muchiri rejected claims that security officers had worked alongside goons during recent incidents.
“Absolutely not. Any police officer who is purportedly working with criminals, criminal goons, that is not a police officer,” Muchiri said.
He added, “So the answer to that question is police cannot, and police are not working with goons.”
The remarks followed discussions on social media over footage appearing to show police officers at scenes where groups of armed civilians were involved in attacks.
Political Pressure Mounts Ahead of By-Election
The latest incident adds to growing concerns about security during political campaigns, with parties calling for a peaceful environment ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
The DCP has demanded accountability over the attack, while authorities maintain that law enforcement officers are not involved in criminal activities.
Questions now remain over whether investigations will be launched into the Gilgil incident and whether those responsible will be identified.
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