Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a sharp rebuke to Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, promising legal consequences if he returns to power.
Speaking to residents in Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, Gachagua accused Lagat of spearheading a crackdown against government critics. He claimed the police boss is being used to intimidate and silence those challenging President William Ruto’s leadership.
“It is this Lagat that is being used to go after all the people saying Ruto is a one-term president,” Gachagua told the crowd.
“I want to tell him and every other officer in the DCI being used by this regime, when we take charge of this government, you will have to face the court of law.”
Gachagua, who now leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), also linked Lagat to violent disruptions at his recent rallies, blaming state agencies for orchestrating political intimidation and harassment.
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba echoed Gachagua’s sentiments during the same event. She condemned ongoing police brutality and urged the government to end state-sponsored violence targeting young Kenyans.
Wamuchomba issued a strong warning, stating that if Lagat is not held accountable for the death Albert Ojwang’, she would mobilize a national protest led by women.
“If he (Lagat) will not resign, then I will lead all mothers in Kenya for demonstrations over the killing and maiming of our young people. Enough is enough,” she said.
