Gachagua Condemns Recurring Political Violence in Kenya
He emphasized that his team would remain committed to speaking out against political chaos, which he said does not promote peace and stability in the country.
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By Robert Mutasi
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has condemned recurring political violence in the country, calling for political stability and respect for Kenya’s constitutional order.
Speaking during a church service at PCEA Rev. Samuel Maina Memorial Church in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, on Sunday, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader said political violence should not be tolerated in the country.
“Political violence is unacceptable in modern Kenya,” Gachagua warned.
He emphasized that his team would remain committed to speaking out against political chaos, which he said does not promote peace and stability in the country.
“We will keep rebuking it in every place,” he said.
Since his removal from office, Gachagua has been campaigning in various parts of the country while accusing his political opponents of disrupting his rallies through what he has described as “hired goons.”
Gachagua has been mobilizing Kenyans to unite and oppose what he describes as oppression by the current administration. He has presented his political rallies as a platform for bringing Kenyans together ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The former deputy president has also rejected claims that his political activities are driven by personal grievances or a desire to advance his own interests.
He has continued to mount pressure on the government of his former boss, President William Ruto, accusing the administration of failing to honour its promises to Kenyans. Gachagua has consequently argued that Ruto should not be given a second term in office.
The “WANTAM” slogan, which Gachagua and other opposition leaders have adopted, has gained traction among some Kenyans. However, supporters of the broad-based government have criticized the campaign, arguing that political slogans do not address the challenges facing ordinary citizens.
Gachagua has also accused the government of using state machinery to advance its political agenda and suppress the opposition, saying such actions violate constitutional principles.
In response, President Ruto has criticized the opposition, accusing its leaders of lacking a clear agenda for the country and failing to offer solutions to the challenges facing Kenyans.
Kenyan politics has increasingly been marked by confrontations at political gatherings, with both government and opposition leaders accusing each other of fuelling chaos and violence.
With the 2027 General Election approaching, political temperatures continue to rise as rival camps intensify their campaigns and mobilization across the country.
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