Ndia MP warns Gachagua against incitement ahead of Nyeri tour
Ndia MP George Kariuki has warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against using his political tour of Nyeri to insult rivals or incite residents, as political tensions rise ahead of his visit to the county. Speaking at his Gacharu residence, where he held consultations with grassroots leaders from Ruiru constitueny on Monday, August 17, 2026, […]
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's upcoming political tour of Nyeri county has drawn warnings from Nyeri Member of Parliament George Kariuki. Speaking at his residence, Kariuki cautioned Gachagua against using the visit to insult rivals or incite residents, urging him instead to promote peace, development, and unity. Kariuki advised leaders aiming to influence the Mt Kenya region to avoid deepening political divisions, emphasizing that unity is crucial for the region's interests.
Gachagua's visit, which includes stops in Karatina, Gatitu, and Nyeri town, has already sparked tension, with allegations of plans to disrupt his meetings and rival political groups accusing each other of potential violence. Gachagua's allies claim that Nyeri Town MP Duncan Maina Mathenge and a former MP conspired to disrupt his meetings, but Mathenge denied these allegations and accused Kega of a history of political violence.
Nyeri County Assembly Speaker James Gichuhi Mwangi called for peace and allowed all political leaders to engage with voters without intimidation.
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