The National Police Service (NPS) has responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after he claimed that his life was in danger following the withdrawal of his security detail and interference in his public rallies.
In a statement on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga urged Gachagua to seek security through the laid-down channels and also notify police of his movements and public engagements.
“The attention of the National Police Service (NPS) has been drawn to a letter supposedly written by the former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, regarding alleged failure by the police to provide him with security,” the statement reads in part.
“In light of Gachagua’s security concerns, he is advised to liaise with police officers at all levels should he require additional security measures, and notify the police in advance of his movements and public engagements to facilitate proper planning and coordination of his security arrangements.”
Safety for all
Muchiri observed that the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja’s position states that the police play a pivotal role in promoting and safeguarding national security, ensuring the safety of all Kenyans, residents, visitors, and their property.
“In fulfilling its mandate, the NPS is obligated under Article 244(c) of the Constitution to uphold human rights and fundamental freedoms. Furthermore, the Service reaffirms its unwavering commitment to constitutional impartiality, serving all persons without political bias,” NPS assured.
NPS also indicated that contrary to the former Deputy President’s assertions of the police failing to be neutral, the service remains apolitical in all its engagements.
“As a Service, we remain apolitical and steadfast in proactively deploying intelligence-led measures to pre-empt and respond to security threats through multi-agency approaches, while strictly upholding the rule of law and human rights,” the statement read.
Further, police assured all Kenyans, visitors and foreigners of overall safety ahead of the easter holidays.
“NPS assures the public that the security situation nationwide remains stable, and proactive measures have been implemented to prevent criminal activities, and the Police shall dutifully respond to all security needs where and when requested as provided for under the law,” the statement reads.
Gachagua’s demands
The response comes just hours after Gachagua, in a strongly-worded statement, accused the police of impartiality and looking the other way while his public engagements are infiltrated by goons.
“You are aware that there have been deliberate plans to attack my homes in Nairobi, Nyeri and my properties across the country by individuals well known to you. You are aware that security agencies have been trailing me with marked and unmarked vehicles,” Gachagua’s letter read in part.
Gachagua equally demanded that the Inspector General of Police put an end to National Intelligence Service (NIS) vehicles, which he said have been trailing him and that he be provided with security with immediate effect.
“Cease and desist from interfering with peaceful gatherings of citizens. Stop with immediate effect NIS officers and other security agencies from stalking and trolling me and my family members,” Gachagua demanded.
The former second-in-command warned Kanja that should anything happen to him or any of his family members, then he would be personally responsible.