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Anticipation rises as Gachagua is set to address public at Kamukunji Grounds
21st August, 2025 03:50 PM
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is expected to address members of the public at the Kamukunji Grounds.
Gachagua’s convoy ran into headwinds after a group of goons pelted them with stones along Mombasa Road, forcing him to retreat from the sunroof of his car for safety.
Gachagua is expected to give a public address at the Kamukunji Grounds after making his return from a six-week trip to the United States.
Convoy attacked
After being received by hundreds of supporters at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Gachagua was attacked at the Airport North Road and City Kabanas.
The DCP leader cut short his tour of the US to focus on the campaigns ahead of the by-elections slated for November 27, 2025.
While the DCP deputy party leader had expressed worries initially that the flight could have been diverted to either Kisumu or Mombasa, Gachagua was able to land at the JKIA without a hitch.
A contingent of security personnel was seen standing guard at the airport to disrupt any breach of peace.
Traffic diverted
Following the arrival of Gachagua and his convoy snaking its way to the city, users of Mombasa Road redirected their routes to pass through the Expressway.
Police officers were seen attempting to manage the traffic along the Expressway following the procession of Gachagua’s supporters.
Gachagua departed Kenya for the United States on July 9, 2025, to embark on a two-month diaspora engagement tour. He arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 10, where he kicked off his trip, with his initial itinerary including engagements in the cities of Seattle, Dallas, Boston, and Baltimore.
During his visit, Gachagua engaged with the Kenyan diaspora, held town hall meetings, and attended social gatherings. However, his trip was cut short unexpectedly. He ended his tour to return to Kenya to lead his party, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), in preparing for the upcoming by-elections. Gachagua apologized to his supporters in the US, stating that the remaining engagements would be rescheduled for early next year.
