Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s convoy was attacked while heading to Kitale. According to Ndegwa, who shared the update on his X account, armed men believed to be goons opened fire on their vehicles during a stop in Chwele town.
He described the incident as intense and dangerous. Ndegwa said the attackers were directly aiming at their convoy, which included other leaders from the opposition camp. In a tense post, he wrote that the group was determined to reach Kitale despite the attack.
This confrontation happened shortly after a separate incident where tyres were set on fire and large stones were placed across the Nairobi to Kakamega Highway. That roadblock was meant to stop Gachagua and his team from accessing Kakamega town. The group eventually found alternative routes and continued their tour, blaming what they called government-backed thugs for the disruptions.
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru during a past legal battle. Photo: The Star Source: X
Political temperatures have been rising, especially after leaders like Gachagua, Fred Matiang’i, Kalonzo Musyoka, and George Natembeya resumed a series of rallies critical of both the government and Azimio leader Raila Odinga. The leaders have questioned Odinga’s alignment with President Ruto in the broad-based government plan, which has divided opposition ranks.
While addressing mourners in Homa Bay during Albert Ojwang’s burial, Governor Gladys Wanga warned Gachagua and his allies against attacking Raila. She urged them to stop using Odinga’s name for political mileage and challenged them to focus on meaningful agendas.
Wanga accused the opposition of riding on the Gen Z protests for selfish gain and reminded them that young people were fighting for genuine reforms, not political games. She added that the ODM party remains strong and will not be bullied into abandoning its course.
As the opposition continues to hold rallies and criticize both Raila and Ruto, the political environment across the country feels tense. With reports of violence and roadblocks becoming more frequent, many Kenyans are watching closely to see how far these confrontations will go and what they could mean for the future.
