Kanja under pressure to arrest Gachagua over incitement claims

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accompanied by Senators Paul Thangwa, John Methue and Naivasha MP Jane Kihara among other leaders, addresses the press after visiting Juja MP George Koimburi at Karen Hospital, Nairobi, on May 26, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] 

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is under growing pressure to arrest former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over alleged inflammatory remarks.

Members of Parliament on Monday said they would summon Kanja to explain why Gachagua has not been arrested for warning that violence worse than the 2007 post-election clashes could erupt if the 2027 polls are rigged.

Support Bold Journalism — Subscribe to The Standard & Hold Power Accountable
Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week

Subscribe Today & Save!

  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
Already a subscriber? Log in