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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.
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