NAIROBI – Officials from the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) have made explosive allegations that elements within the National Police Service (NPS) collaborated with a hired militia to intimidate and endanger Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a political tour in Narok County on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The claims, which have been strongly denied by police, raise serious questions about political neutrality and security protocols for high-level officials, particularly in regions with complex political dynamics.

In a press conference held in Nairobi on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, DCP party officials claimed the incident occurred as the Deputy President’s convoy was travelling near Ololulunga trading centre. According to the party's statement, a contingent of specialized police that was scheduled to secure a section of the route was inexplicably withdrawn at the last minute. This, they allege, created a window for an armed, politically-hired militia to block the road and menace the convoy before local supporters intervened.

“This was a calculated and cowardly attempt to threaten the Deputy President and obstruct his engagement with the people of Narok,” a DCP spokesperson stated. “The withdrawal of state security at a critical juncture was not a coincidence. It was a planned dereliction of duty designed to facilitate intimidation.” The party, however, did not provide immediate, verifiable evidence to support the claims of militia involvement, stating that it would be forthcoming.

Official Denials and Political Context

The National Police Service has refuted the allegations. In a statement released Wednesday morning, Police Spokesperson Michael Nyaga Muchiri dismissed the claims as “baseless and intended to cause public alarm.” He maintained that the Deputy President’s security detail was managed in accordance with standard operating procedures and that at no point was his safety compromised. “All VIP security protocols were strictly adhered to during the Deputy President's tour of Narok County. Any suggestion of police complicity in illegal activities is malicious and unfounded. We urge political leaders to desist from politicizing matters of national security,” the statement read.

The office of the Deputy President has remained guarded in its response. A brief communication from the DP's press service acknowledged the tour in Narok was successful and thanked residents for their warm reception, but did not directly address the allegations of a security threat, stating only that “matters concerning the Deputy President's security are the sole mandate of the designated state agencies.”

The incident comes against a backdrop of heightened political maneuvering in Narok, a county known for its intricate and often tense political landscape. The region is a key battleground with significant rivalries between local leaders. Analysts suggest that any high-profile visit by a national figure like DP Gachagua is likely to be viewed through the lens of local succession politics and national coalition alignments.

A History of Mistrust

Allegations of police partisanship are not new in Kenya's political discourse. Human rights organizations have frequently documented instances of excessive force and political bias by security forces, particularly during election periods. A 2022 report by Human Rights Watch highlighted the persistent failure to hold police accountable for past abuses, which it warned heightens risks around political events. Furthermore, civil society groups have recently raised concerns over what they term the weaponization of state institutions to settle political scores.

While the DCP's claims remain unverified, they tap into a deep-seated public mistrust of state security organs. The Narok incident, whether factual or perceived, underscores the fragile nature of political security in the country. Political commentators have called for a swift and transparent investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to establish the facts and quell public anxiety.

As of Wednesday afternoon, EAT, no independent witnesses had publicly corroborated the DCP’s account of events, and no videos or images of the alleged militia have surfaced. The full details of the Deputy President's itinerary and the specific security arrangements remain under review. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.