Senator Methu Displays Bullet That Police Allegedly Shot at Gachagua Allies on Saturday (Photos)

Tensions was high on Saturday as police clashed with supporters of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of his new political outfit, New Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), in Kakamega County.

Senator John Methu dramatically displayed a live bullet on Saturday, claiming it had been fired by police officers at Gachagua’s allies during the Saturday altercation.

DCP Deputy Party Leader and former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala strongly condemned the police action, accusing the security officers of using live ammunition and excessive force to disperse what he described as a peaceful gathering.

“I strongly condemn the use of brute force, live bullets, and unnecessary teargas by our security agencies to disperse a peaceful procession merely welcoming home their leader,” Malala said.

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Malala, who is also the former senator for Kakamega County, alleged that the officers deliberately targeted the event’s attendees in an attempt to silence the growing support for Gachagua’s new political movement.

He further accused the government of political repression, warning that such actions threaten the foundations of democracy in Kenya.

“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 declared