Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for the arrest of individuals he says have issued threats against him ahead of the upcoming Mbeere North by-election.
In a letter dated November 12, 2025, addressed to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Gachagua alleged that those behind the threats are known but that no action has been taken.
“My attention has been drawn to a widely circulated social media video threatening election violence ahead of the November 27 by-election in Mbeere North,” Gachagua’s letter reads in part.
According to him, the individuals in the video warned him against visiting the constituency from November 16, when he is expected to lead campaign rallies in support of DCP’s candidate, Newton Karish. Gachagua urged the police to ensure that voters in Mbeere North are allowed to exercise their democratic right freely and without intimidation.
He further called on the police to act firmly against any incidents or threats of violence, noting that it is their duty to protect all Kenyans.
“As a senior citizen who has served the nation in different capacities, including as the second Deputy President, elected by millions of Kenyans, it is my civic duty to advise that the tensions building up in Mbeere North pose a potential national security concern,” he stated.
The demand letter was copied to the National Intelligence Service Director General Noor Mohamed, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), and several media houses.
Gachagua also called on the IEBC and security agencies to maintain neutrality and ensure a peaceful, credible election.
He is scheduled to lead the United Opposition’s campaigns for Karish from November 16 to 24 and has urged authorities to guarantee safety during the campaign period.
The Mbeere North parliamentary seat fell vacant following the appointment of Godfrey Ruku to the Cabinet by President William Ruto.
