Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made six
demands to the Inspector General, Douglas Kanja, after he claimed that his life
was in danger.
In a detailed letter seen by The Star, Gachagua called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals allegedly responsible for orchestrating acts of violence against him.
He further demanded enhanced security at all public events he attends moving forward.
“Provide security in all public gatherings that I attend as
a leader in this country,” Gachagua states in his letter.
Additionally, he asked to be accorded adequate personal security without delay.
Gachagua also urged police officers to cease and desist from interfering with peaceful assemblies and stop National
Intelligence Service officers from trailing him.
“Stop with immediate effect NIS officers and other security
agencies from stalking and trailing me and my family members,” he stated.
The former Deputy President also asked for protection for his homes and property.
The letter, which was also copied to President William Ruto, outlined several incidents that Gachagua described as threats to his safety.
He alleged that violent disruptions at some of his public gatherings were politically motivated.
Since his fallout with President Ruto and subsequent removal from office, Gachagua has emerged as a vocal critic of the current administration.
He has gone ahead to portray himself as the only sober mind in government while he was inside.
He has also made alliances with some opposition politicians, including Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua (PLP) and Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K), despite campaigning against them in 2022.