Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised alarm over alleged threats ahead of his planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County on Friday, August 21, 2026.
In a letter to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja dated Thursday, August 20, Gachagua said he would visit the constituency at the invitation of DCP candidate Vincent Rotich for a thanksgiving event following the May 14 by-election.
The DCP leader said he had been informed of threats allegedly issued by current Emurua Dikirr MP David Kipsang Keter and others against his planned visit.
Gachagua also alleged that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo had supported efforts to mobilise groups to disrupt his visit.
These allegations have not been independently verified.
Gachagua links fears to Homa Bay violence
Gachagua said the alleged mobilisation was intended to create what he described as chaos on a scale similar to the violence witnessed during the Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay on August 16.
He told Kanja that the Homa Bay incident should serve as a warning ahead of the Emurua Dikirr visit.
“What happened in Homa Bay was a shame of the highest magnitude in post independence Kenya, and by now you should have resigned as IG of the National Police Service,” Gachagua wrote.
He also reminded the police chief of his constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property.
“I wish to remind you that you took the oath of office to protect human life and property for all Kenyans,” he said.
The former deputy president further alleged that the National Police Service had been allowed to operate under the influence of civilians and political groups, an allegation the police and named officials would be entitled to respond to.
Gachagua also referenced the 24 attacks he says he reported to Kanja’s office in January 2026, claiming no action had followed.
Gachagua seeks security assurance
Gachagua asked Kanja to assure him, his entourage and residents that adequate security measures had been put in place for the visit.
“Can you assure the country that my entourage, the people of Emurua Dikirr, and I will be safe on 21st August 2026?” he asked.
He also sought confirmation that police were aware of his planned presence and had made arrangements to protect life and property.
The Emurua Dikirr contest remains politically significant after the May 14 by election, in which UDA’s David Kipsang Keter defeated DCP candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich. Keter received 18,266 votes against Rotich’s 10,760, according to results from the poll.
Gachagua’s planned return to the constituency therefore comes months after a closely watched contest between the ruling party and DCP.
The former deputy president also warned Kanja about what he described as possible consequences arising from failure to prevent political violence, invoking lessons from Kenya’s 2007/08 post election period.
He urged the police chief to take charge of security ahead of the 2027 General Election and concluded by demanding adequate protection for his planned Emurua Dikirr visit.
