Tension flared during the launch of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s new political outfit, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), after a group of suspected goons attempted to disrupt the event in Lavington, Nairobi County.
The commotion unfolded on Thursday morning, shortly after Gachagua and other senior DCP officials had left the venue. Witnesses reported that a crowd had gathered outside the premises to catch a glimpse of the former DP’s departure.
Police officers, however, intervened and began shooting into the air to disperse the crowd, which had gathered to witness the former DP’s exit.
The situation briefly brought Gachagua’s motorcade to a standstill as police worked to restore order. After approximately five minutes of heightened tension, the crowd was cleared, and calm was restored.
