National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has come out swinging against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing allegations that he orchestrated the burning of public buildings in his Kikuyu constituency. Ichung’wah called the claims “pure madness,” accusing Gachagua of spreading lies and inciting political chaos.
Highlights
- Gachagua claimed Ichung’wah stage-managed destruction during recent protests.
- Ichung’wah dismissed the allegations as baseless and dangerous.
- He accused Gachagua of manipulating facts to shield allies linked to unrest.
- The feud signals deepening political rifts in the Mount Kenya region.
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During a recent address, Rigathi Gachagua alleged that the torching of a police station and court buildings in Kikuyu was not a random act of protest, but rather a politically staged incident orchestrated by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah. The comments triggered immediate backlash.
Speaking to the press, Ichung’wah categorically denied the claims, calling them “pure madness.” He accused Gachagua of engaging in reckless politics and attempting to deflect attention from his own political missteps. “Labeling me as the mastermind of violence is not only false but dangerous,” he said.
Ichung’wah further alleged that Gachagua’s close allies were the ones behind the chaos, claiming that there is evidence linking some to the looting and arson that occurred during the June 25 protests.
The war of words has intensified already strained relations between the two leaders, both influential figures in the Mount Kenya region. Ichung’wah painted Gachagua as a politician “desperate to stay relevant,” while Gachagua maintains that the violence was part of a broader political setup.
The DCI is currently investigating the incidents, including the torching of Spur Mall and Kikuyu Law Courts, with video evidence and eyewitness accounts expected to play a critical role in the probe.
As Kenya’s political theatre heats up, one thing is clear: when leaders accuse each other of orchestrating chaos, the real victim is public trust.
