Why Gachagua Is Demanding That IG Kanja Gives Him Security
The former Deputy President claimed that the IG wanted to leave him vulnerable to attacks by organised gangs
Marvin Chege 
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is once again decrying well-planned threats to his life, demanding that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja give him security as he makes his travels across the country.
In a detailed statement released on the morning of Tuesday, April 15, the former Deputy President claimed that the IG wanted to leave him vulnerable to attacks by organised gangs, hence the withdrawal of his security.
"Reference is made to the above subject matter for your immediate action and attention regarding my security, that of my family, my supporters and my property. As you are aware, you have a constitutional responsibility and duty to protect the life and property of every Kenyan as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010. However, in this case, Mr. Kanja, you are clearly perpetuating crime and violence," he wrote in part.
Police IG Douglas Kanja speaking during the launch of the NACADA Status Of Drugs And Substance Use Among University Students In Kenya on February 13, 2025. /KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN
"Further, take note of your constitutional establishment under article 245 of the CoK and more specifically 245(2)(b) on independent command of the National Police Service. This is as you dine in the oligarchy and anarchism of the current unpopular regime. Might it have been forgotten to you IG, I served as the Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency from the year 2017- 2022 after which I was elected on a joint ticket with H. E. President William Ruto serving as the 2nd Deputy President of The Republic of Kenya from 13th September, 2022 up to and until the sham impeachment in 2024 on flimsy and trumped-up charges by the sponsors well known to you. You withdrew my security in a clear, thought-out scheme and backward conspiracy to make me vulnerable to organized criminal gangs in cahoots with the Police and other Security Agencies and have been implementing the scheme."
The ex-Deputy President, who was impeached in October 2024, pointed to recent chaos at events he attended, like a church service in Mwiki, where his security had to fire shots in the air to control an unruly crowd.
He also laid out a detailed list of other incidents he says show his life is at risk — from a teargas canister being thrown at his event in Nyandarua on December 28, to the chaos at PCEA Kasarani East Parish on April 6.
"Be informed that the people of Kenya are well aware of all these incidents and might anything were to happen to me or my family, this country will fall into unspeakable violence you can only imagine, leading to political instability and breakdown of law and order," he added.
"Be reminded that in the run-up to the 2007 General Elections in Kenya, similar patterns of incidents, either soft or hard, exposed Kenya to international shame and your one-time holder of the office you hold, found his way to the International Criminal Court - ICC for crimes against humanity."
To this end, Gachagua demanded that IG Kanja immediately arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of violence and provide security in all public gatherings that he attends as a leader in the country.
Further, Gachagua is demanding that the Police IG provide him with security with immediate effect and cease and desist from interfering with peaceful gatherings of citizens. He is also demanding that officers from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and other security agencies immediately stop stalking and trailing him and his family members. Additionally, he is demanding the protection of his homes and property.
"Take firm notice that any further violence and assassination attempts be meted out on me whatsoever; you will be personally responsible to the people of the Republic of Kenya and to the entire world," Gachagua warned the police boss.
On April 7, following the commotion at PCEA Mwiki church, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) released a statement shedding light on why Gachagua didn’t have state-assigned security.
The DCI explained that there had been no prior notice about any political leaders planning to attend the church service.
