Chaos erupted on Saturday afternoon in Tigania East, Meru County, alongside the Meru–Mikinduri freeway after two political factions clashed forward of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s go to.
The mayhem started after a bunch of youths lit bonfires alongside the freeway in an try to stop Gachagua’s convoy from holding a political rally within the space.
Videos and pictures shared on-line confirmed younger males setting tyres alight alongside the freeway, paralysing transport on the busy highway and forcing motorists to hunt various routes.
As the violence escalated, one other group of younger Kenyans, believed to be native residents, rapidly intervened and commenced attacking the goons.
Meru-Mikinduri highway blocked by goons on Saturday, June 21, 2025, forward of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s rally.
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After a number of minutes of chaos, the residents overpowered the goons and chased them away. They then proceeded to clear the highway, paving the best way for the previous DP’s convoy.
During the political gathering, a lawmaker allied to the previous DP accused one of many space politicians of allegedly sponsoring the goons to intervene with the opposition rally.
“We, because the folks of Tigania East, have mentioned that we are going to not condone violence. The signature has already been appended by the celebration chief, Gachagua. We have mentioned the ticket is one time period,” mentioned the lawmaker.
His sentiments had been echoed by Gachagua, who overtly criticised President William Ruto, accusing him of orchestrating the violence by sending goons to dam the highway.
Gachagua additionally hit out at Tigania East Member of Parliament, Mpuru Aburi, claiming he was allegedly being utilized by the state to mobilise goons towards opposition politicians.
“I’m the one who introduced the president right here, and he later chased me out of the federal government. He additionally despatched away Linturi and Justin Muturi; he now desires to section me out of right here once more. Do you settle for this? Gachagua questioned.
“I heard your MP claiming that I can’t come to Mikinduri. Have I not arrived in Mikinduri? I’m right here and I’ve come right here to hearken to your plights,” he added.
Gachagua’s political rally in Meru coincided with the Head of State’s go to to the area, the place he held the same gathering in Meru city. During his rally, President Ruto hit out at his former deputy, accusing him of making an attempt to divide Kenyans.
President William Ruto addressing Meru residents throughout his Mt Kenya tour, April 2, 2025.
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