Speaking on Saturday morning at his Wamunyoro home during an engagement with leaders from Ol Jorok Constituency, Gachagua called on the National Police Service (NPS) to take decisive action to prevent violence and ensure residents are allowed to elect their representative without intimidation.
The former deputy president specifically accused a section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, of allegedly planning to transport hired groups into Ol Kalou to cause chaos during the by-election.
“I am asking Moses Kuria not to bring goons to Ol Kalou. Let the people of Ol Kalou choose their leader peacefully,” Gachagua said.
He also mentioned other political leaders, urging them not to facilitate the movement of individuals from neighbouring areas into the constituency to disrupt the electoral process.
“Wewe Moses Kuria hapana leta goons Ol Kalou, wewe Gikaria hapana leta goons kutoka Nakuru, wewe Irene Njoki hapana leta goons kutoka Bahati, na Muchira hapana leta goons kutoka Oljororok,” Gachagua warned.
Addressing young people in the Mt Kenya region, Gachagua appealed to them not to accept money to participate in political violence, saying doing so would only divide communities and tarnish the region’s reputation.
“Mimi naomba vijana wetu musikubali kutumika kupiga ndugu yako. We will look very foolish as a community. Ati sisi wakikuyu ndio tunapewa pesa kupiga wakikuyu wenzetu.”
“Naomba vijana wetu mlimani, hata kama hamna ajira tafadhali msichukue pesa ya William Ruto kuja kuumiza ndugu yako ama dada yako ama mzazi wako,” the former DP added.
He claimed there had been attempts to portray members of the Mt Kenya community as people who could easily be bribed to turn against one another for financial gain, and challenged residents of Ol Kalou to reject such narratives.
“The people of Ol Kalou have an opportunity to restore the dignity of our community by showing that they cannot be bought,” he said, urging voters to reject bribery and handouts during the campaign period.
Gachagua further appealed to the National Police Service to strengthen security measures before polling day, including mounting roadblocks to prevent the alleged movement of hired groups into the constituency.
He also called on police commanders to ensure that only uniformed officers are deployed during the election, arguing that the presence of plain-clothes officers could undermine public confidence in the security operation.
In his remarks, Gachagua challenged Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to demonstrate the police service’s commitment to peaceful elections by ensuring that no criminal gangs or rogue elements infiltrate the constituency.
“DIG Lagat, if you are serious, order those police goons to leave Ol Kalou. Before DIG you can say there will be no goons; first deal with police goons in Ol Kalou, then we can trust you…” Gachagua remarked.
