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Gachagua vows crackdown on gangs terrorising Nairobi residents once elected
14th September, 2025 01:32 PM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has promised to dismantle criminal gangs terrorising Nairobi residents and restore security across the country if elected president in 2027.
Speaking during a church service in Nyeri on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Gachagua painted a grim picture of the current security situation in the capital, citing broad daylight robberies and the proliferation of armed criminals.
“In Nairobi at 6:30 pm, you can’t walk around; people with guns and knives are robbing people in broad daylight. They are all over,” Gachagua stated.
Security pledge
Outlining his security agenda, Gachagua linked the surge in crime to political gangs that, according to him, had been left jobless after the election period.
“These gangs are used to doing politics, and now that politics is over, they have to make a living; those gangs will be dismantled and security restored,” he explained.
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The former DP cited recent incidents of violent crime, including the shooting of city lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, as evidence of rising insecurity in the country.
“A few days ago, you saw my neighbour in Karen, who was shot 8 times by professional killers. People are so scared in the country; you don’t know who has been paid to harm you,” Gachagua recounted.
Gachgaua further promised to reverse what he described as misguided security directives, stressing that his administration would take decisive steps to protect Kenyans.
“Rigathi Gachagua will rescind the order by William Ruto to shoot on the leg. We also want to restore our security,” he said.
No false promises
Speaking during the same function, Gachagua pledged to avoid making unrealistic campaign promises, stating that his presidential bid will focus on restoring Kenya to the standards achieved during former President Mwai Kibaki’s administration.
Gachagua said his agenda will focus on reviving social services and enhancing the economic well-being of ordinary Kenyans, emphasising that his priorities will be centred on restoring essential social and public services that he says have deteriorated since Kibaki left office.
“I don’t want to promise the country lies that I will build roads, dams, or electricity projects if Kenyans elect me as president. I don’t want to promise lies to the people of Kenya,” he said.
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“A few things we want to do include restoring the healthcare system so that when we go to hospitals, there are drugs, and restoring the education system with the free education that Kibaki left,” he explained.
