Allies of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua have blasted the police over alleged brutality during their tour of Kakamega.
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Led by the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, the politicians had taken to Kakamega in their mission to popularise the party, which was unveiled on May 15.
Among the politicians in Malala’s company were senators John Methu (Nyandarua) and Kiambu (Karungo Thang’wa).
They accused the police of intercepting their peaceful procession within Kakamega town.
Police are said to have lobbed tear gas at the crowds that moved with the leaders’ convoy.
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Photos shared online showed the crowds scattered as the canisters exploded behind them.
A spent cartridge was also recovered in the convoy.
Malala attributed the chaotic events to President William Ruto, accusing him of leveraging state power to trouble the opposition.
“I strongly condemn the use of brute force, live bullets, and unnecessary tear gas by our security agencies to disperse a peaceful procession merely welcoming home their leader. Kenya is a nation governed by the rule of law, and such acts have no place in a modern, democratic society. Let it be known to the Kenya Kwisha administration that no amount of intimidation or coercion will break our resolve or weaken our spirit to make Ruto a one-term president,” Malala said.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
