Emurua Dikirr DCP rally: Kiborek welcomes Gachagua, urges peace amid security concerns
Mogotio Member of Parliament (MP) Reuben Kiborek has welcomed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to Emurua Dikirr ahead of his planned Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) rally, urging him and his supporters to maintain peace during the visit. In a statement on his X account on Thursday, August 20, 2026, Kiborek said Gachagua and […]
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to hold a rally in Emurua Dikirr, Mogotio, ahead of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) event, with local MP Reuben Kiborek welcoming him and urging for peace. Kiborek encouraged Gachagua and his supporters to maintain peaceful demonstrations and expressed his support for the visit, stating that residents would not confront them.
However, Gachagua had previously sought security assurances from the Inspector General of Police due to threats against him and his team. The situation is tense, with political divisions evident in the constituency following the recent parliamentary by-election. Gachagua maintains his constitutional right to visit and hold political activities, while calling for police protection for his supporters during the rally.
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