Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again sounded the alarm over what he describes as a coordinated plot to assassinate him and endanger his family.
In a strongly worded letter addressed to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Tuesday, Gachagua claimed his life has been in constant danger since his ouster from office in October 2024—a move he maintains was politically motivated.
His impeachment, which took place amid fiery debates and deep political divisions, marked the beginning of a bitter fallout between Gachagua and President William Ruto, with the former DP now openly challenging his ex-boss.
According to Gachagua, multiple attempts have been made on his life, and he believes the recent withdrawal of his official security was no accident.
“This is a deliberate plot to expose me to harm from organized criminal gangs operating in collusion with police officers,” he stated.
Gachagua accused the IG of being part of a larger conspiracy, alleging that individuals linked to recent threats and attacks are either known to the police or are being protected by them.
He further listed several incidents where he and his associates were allegedly targeted by violent groups, including break-in attempts at his residences in Nairobi, Nyeri, and elsewhere.
In the letter, Gachagua also accused operatives from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) of following him and his family in unmarked vehicles. “This is an invasion of our privacy and a clear abuse of power,” he wrote.
To support his claims, Gachagua laid out a timeline of incidents he believes were targeted attacks:
- 1. In November 2024, during a funeral service in Limuru, he said his convoy was attacked by goons, describing it as a “failed assassination attempt.”
- 2. In December, he alleged that gangs accompanied by police officers violently dispersed his supporters in Nyandarua, even using teargas on mourners.
- 3. At a January 2025 prayer rally led by his wife, Dorcas Rigathi, in Nyeri, another disruption occurred. Gachagua claims the attackers were known to the authorities. Video footage from the event showed former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga arriving with large groups of youths who allegedly disrupted the proceedings.
He added that similar incidents of harassment took place on March 23, March 29, and April 6 at various events he attended.
Despite repeatedly reporting these incidents, Gachagua says authorities have done nothing. He now demands immediate protection from the government, including the reinstatement of security at all events he attends, the protection of his homes, and the halting of surveillance on his family by NIS.
He also called for the arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in the alleged attacks and warned the Inspector General against disrupting any of his future peaceful gatherings.
