Chaos, running battles as police disperse a group of DCP politicians in Murang'a

At least three people were injured after police dispersed a group of politicians allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a village in Murang'a County.

The group was attacked at Ngonda Shopping Centre, in Murang’a, where police had laid a roadblock.

Gachagua condemned the incident, claiming police were accompanied by goons.

He called for the arrest of those behind the incident.

“I call for the immediate arrest and arraignment of these criminals and police officers. I want to remind the police officers that justice will be served no matter how long it takes.”

There was no immediate comment from the police.

Gachagua said the incident was barbaric.

“This is barbaric, dictatorial, and violence against the very soul of our nation, which is our Constitution,” Gachagua said.

“How do you go to church, reconcile your conscience at the Holy Altar while you instruct your police and goons to kill Kenyans in the same neighborhood?” he posed.

This comes a week after a similar incident, where Gachagua's allies were on tear-gassed and dispersed as they planned to hold a rally in Subukia in Nakuru on July 20.

They were led by the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala and Nayandarua Senator John Methu.

The leaders were initially blocked from holding a rally to address the residents when police erected roadblocks.

Police used tear gas to disperse the leaders and crowd which had already built up.

After hours of frustration, the leaders managed to hold a rally in the town and addressed the residents.