I privately warned Kang’ata before Ol Kalou incident; Gachagua claims

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that he privately cautioned Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata against visiting Ol Kalou on Sunday, July 12.

In a statement, Gachagua said he instructed Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu to reach out to Kang’ata and relay his concerns. 

He maintained that he deliberately stayed away from Ol Kalou because he was aware of what had allegedly been planned.

“I told Joe Nyutu to find Irungu Kang’ata and tell him that I had stayed away from the Ol Kalou by-election because of what had been planned,” he said.

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Gachagua further stated that he advised Kang’ata not to travel to Ol Kalou, arguing that those behind the alleged plan intended to take advantage of his presence.

“I asked him to stop going to Ol Kalou because they would use that opportunity. Linda Mwananchi was in Kisii, and Kisumu was attacked. He did not listen, so I had to say it publicly,” he added.

Gachagua also denied that his political camp was in conflict with the Linda Mwananchi movement.

Instead, he said he had previously encouraged his supporters to work alongside leaders associated with the movement during a political event in Thika.

“We do not quarrel with Linda Mwananchi. In fact, when Sifuna and Babu came to Thika, I asked my supporters to join them,” he further said.

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