United Opposition leaders led by former DP Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday, January 30, marched to the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja’s office.
Other notable leaders who also joined them included PLP leader Martha Karua, former Public Service CS Justin Muturi, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, and former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba.
The leaders began their march at Nairobi CBD before proceeding to Vigilance House, where IG Kanja’s office is located.
Gachagua, Kalonzo And Other Opposition Leaders March to IG Kanja’s Office. Photo: Courtesy.
On Thursday, Malala wrote to the police boss informing him of the plan by the United Opposition leaders to visit him and formally submit their complaints.
According to Malala, the visit is prompted by sustained attacks, harassment, and intimidation of opposition leaders and their supporters across the country.
Notably this comes after Gachagua was allegedly attacked by goons and police officers while attending a service at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County on Sunday, January 25.
The DCP leader claimed that security operatives deployed what he described as tear gas and live ammunition during the church service, creating a tense and dangerous situation for congregants.
Responding to the incident, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the violent incident, terming it unacceptable.
The interior boss noted that he was deeply disturbed by the violence that occurred inside a place of worship and emphasized that such behavior has no place in society.
Murkomen further revealed that he had already engaged IG Kanja and received assurances that swift action is being taken to investigate the incident and hold those responsible accountable.
