Gachagua’s return: Goons stone convoy as police lob tear gas on Mombasa Road
Goons have stoned the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) party leader Rigathi Gachagua’s convoy on Airport Road North along Mombasa Road.
The convoy led by Gachagua was peaceful from the moment they left Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where he received a warm welcome after a 43-day US diaspora tour on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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Gachagua’s supporters retaliated to the attack by the goons, comprising young men armed with weapons and stones that had been waiting at the roundabout.
As a result, police have lobbed tear gas to disperse the crowds as others run to safety.
In a press conference on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, interim DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malalah stated that the supporters will make a peaceful procession from the country’s main airport into the Nairobi Central Business District, where Gachagua will address the public.
“Once our party leader touches down, we shall have a peaceful procession into the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) to address our supporters and the people of Kenya at various stopovers,” Malalah said.
“We have advised the National Police Service through various OCSs accordingly and given a copy of the advisory to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).”
To IPOA, you are aware that the opposition has been a major victim of police brutality across the country, with no action from your end. If it is forgotten, I invite you to recall instances of police brutality and assassination attempts on Rigathi Gachagua and his allies.” Malalah added.
Gachagua’s US tour
Gachagua departed Kenya for the United States on July 9, 2025, for a two-month-long 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 in preparing for the upcoming by-elections.
