NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 11 – Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has accused President William Ruto’s allies of issuing threatening messages allegedly targeting Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a visit to Gatundu, and has called on security agencies to urgently intervene.
In a statement shared on social media, Thang’wa said Gachagua’s team had received alarming and threatening messages claiming that Gachagua, popularly known as “Riggy G,” would not leave Gatundu alive.
He further alleged that groups of goons had been ferried into the area in buses, some of which he said were captured in photographs circulated online.
“Our team has received alarming and threatening messages claiming that RiggyG will not leave Gatundu alive. Goons have allegedly been ferried in buses,” Thang’wa said.
The senator directly named Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria,Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia and Muranga Woman Rep Betty Sawa whom he accused of being behind the alleged threats.
Thang’wa said he was with the Deputy President in church when he issued the alert, adding that the statement should serve as an official record and a formal report to the authorities.
He urged the Kenya Police Service, Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat to intervene in the situation.
“Since I am currently in church with RiggyG, this tweet should serve as my OB record and formal report,” he said.
On Friday, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressed supporters in Kagio, Kirinyaga County, while wearing protective gear that included a military-style helmet and a bulletproof vest.
Gachagua was seen standing through the sunroof of a vehicle, holding a handheld microphone as he speaks to the crowd.
He is dressed in a bright green long-sleeved shirt layered under a dark ballistic vest, with the protective gear visibly strapped around his torso. A black helmet, commonly associated with tactical or security operations, is firmly secured on his head.
The combination of civilian clothing with protective equipment differed from the suits, branded shirts, or party regalia commonly worn at public rallies.
The appearance came amid heightened security concerns following earlier disruptions along his route to the event.
Gachagua’s choice of dressing came hours after his convoy encountered teargas in Sagana as he and Nyandarua Senator John Methu travelled to Kagio for a public engagement.
