Teargas reported ahead of Gachagua's rally in Kikuyu/SCREENSHOTTeargas was lobbed, and running battles were reported on Saturday as crowds gathered ahead of a rally by Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua in Kikuyu Constituency. Teargas reported ahead of Gachagua's rally in Kikuyu/SCREENSHOTSecurity agencies were later deployed to restore order and reopen the affected sections of the highway. “The organised goons are to create mayhem, vandalise people's businesses, attack targeted establishments to trigger the police, who will join in by using teargas,” part of the letter states. Teargas reported ahead of Gachagua's rally in Kikuyu/SCREENSHOTHe further indicated that there were claims of a plan to block major access roads into Kikuyu town to restrict movement and interfere with the event. Teargas reported ahead of Gachagua's rally in Kikuyu/SCREENSHOTTeargas reported ahead of Gachagua's rally in Kikuyu/SCREENSHOT

Source: The Star April 11, 2026 13:14 UTC