Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the government sent goons to evict his children from an office they had leased for five years.
In a statement on Thursday, May 15, Gachagua alleged that the goons were under police escort when they evicted his sons.
“In January this year, you sent goons under police Escort to evict my children from an office they had leased and operated in for five years,” said Gachagua.
The former DP also weighed in on the chaos that erupted on Thursday during the launch of his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
Without mentioning names, Gachagua blamed the government for the incident and asked the Head of State to come to terms with the fact that he had lost the trust and support from Kenyans.
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“Stop sending goons to attack me, my family, and supporters. We have rights and freedoms to enjoy like other Kenyans. Like a gentleman, just accept that you lost the trust and support of the people and move on,” said Gachagua.
The former DP also narrated an incident in November 2024 where he was attacked by goons allegedly sent by the state at a funeral in Limuru.
He also recalled an attack against his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, during a church function in Nyeri County.
“In November last year, you sent goons under police escort to attack me and mourners at a funeral in Limuru. You sent the leader of an organized criminal gang whom you have engaged in the mountain to support you; they attacked my wife and Christians during a prayer meeting in Nyeri, thus discrediting the altar of God in the process,” the former DP stated.
Gachagua further said a police officer had teargassed him during a prayer meeting in Nyandarua in December.
Additionally, the DCP Party leader claimed that police officers were complaining that they had stopped them from arresting and prosecuting the culprits behind the attacks.
“Why don't you simply accept that you have lost my support and that of my followers and look for support elsewhere. Doesn't it bother your conscience that you have resulted in using criminal gangs and goons to intimidate and attack those who no longer support you?” he posed.
On Thursday, chaos gripped the launch of Gachagua’s party after gunshots were fired at the venue.
The commotion began when a group of individuals attempted to force their way into the event.
In response, a man believed to be part of Gachagua's security team discharged several shots into the air in an attempt to disperse the crowd.
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