- Internal Security Minister Kipchumba Murkomen blamed the Rigathi Gachagua team for failing
- Rugs and riots erupted shortly after the ceremony in Nairobi, with reporters being trapped in the race
- According to Murkomen, investigations show internal conflicts regarding unpaid supporters’ allowances as a source of the violence
The cloud of unconsciousness, gunfire and fear hampered the launch of the Democracy Party (DCP) and former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua Thursday, May 15.
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Minister of Internal Security Kipchumba Murkomen He has responded to the incident, saying the blame is for the organizers.
Speaking at a security forum for the security forum in Isiolo County, Murkomen criticized the Gachagua team for not informing the National Police Service (NPS) about the incident, thus jeopardizing the safety of the attendees.
“When the former deputy president has every right to launch his political party, he and his team failed to follow the required security protocols,” Murkomen said. “We in the National Security team believe that democracy thrive when political rights are implemented without interruption, but this requires cooperation with security forces.”
According to Murkomen, NPS did not have a preliminary record or request to provide security for the DCP incident, which was held at the party headquarters.
Shortly after Gachagua and senior party officials left the venue, the situation quickly deteriorated.
Videos watched by TUKO.co.ke showed an aggressive incident in which civilian dressed people shot in the air to scatter the crowd.
Fears began when attendees struggled to seek security, while others suffered injuries in the middle of the conflict. The existing journalists were not abandoned, and several reports of abuse and threats.
Murkomen confirmed that an investigation had been launched but indicated that the riots might have come from Gachagua himself.
“Preliminary results show some of the supporters expected to be paid after the event, and when the payment was delayed or failed to be implemented, disagreement broke out,” He said. “That’s where some civilian dressed and armed, started shooting at air.”
He added that the government is working to identify those responsible and determine their intentions, including whether the armed people were part of the Gachagua Security team or unauthorized staff.
Was Murkomen knowing about the inauguration of the Gacita Party?
The Cabinet Secretary also took the opportunity to warn political leaders across the country.
“Whenever you plan a public gathering, inform the police; and if you compensate the followers, do it in order,” Murkomen warned. “We have seen earlier that when followers argue over money, it causes chaos.”
Responding to questions from the media, Murkomen admitted that he was not informed about the launch of the DCP until reports of chaos began to emerge.
“I didn’t know anyone was launching the ceremony today,” he said. “It was not until the reporters asked me about the incident when I followed it and I was told a group of people committed such an event. For Luck Worse, neither the police were not given information. “
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What are the leaders of the DCP party?
At the launch, Gachagua launched a team of temporary officers to lead the new political outfit.
Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala was appointed deputy party leader, while former Meru senator and former agriculture minister Mithika Linturi took over the post of national secretary general.
Cate Waruguru, a former Laikipia Women’s Representative, was appointed as the National Women’s Leader.
Other nominees are Hezron Obatha as Secretary -General, Martil Ole Kamwaro as Deputy Secretary -General, Hannah Mutua as National Treasurer and Wanjra Njoka as Deputy Treasurer.
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