The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has refuted claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been summoned or is under investigation in connection to the deadly chaos that erupted during the June 25 protests.
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, DCI boss Mohamed Amin dismissed the reports, stating plainly: “It is not true that we summoned Gachagua.” However, Amin emphasized that the former Deputy President, like all other citizens, is subject to the law and could face prosecution if found culpable.
“He does not enjoy any immunity from prosecution. If in our investigations he is found to have aided or abetted any criminal activity, then appropriate action will be taken,” Amin added.
The protests, held to commemorate victims of last year’s anti-government demonstrations, turned violent in several parts of the country. What began as a peaceful remembrance quickly escalated into widespread chaos, leaving at least 19 people dead and over 500 injured. Nairobi, Kikuyu town, and other major urban centers were particularly hard-hit, with extensive looting, arson, and attacks on law enforcement officers.
According to the Ministry of Interior, 27 government vehicles and 65 privately owned cars, including a school bus, were destroyed — many torched while parked at government premises. In Kikuyu town, protesters stormed and burned down a police station and a courtroom, signaling the intensity of the unrest.
Following the mayhem, a section of pro-government politicians have pointed fingers at Gachagua, accusing him of orchestrating or enabling the violence. They have demanded swift intervention from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the judiciary.
However, Gachagua has vehemently denied any involvement. “I had no role in the destruction,” he said. “These accusations are part of a calculated scheme to paint me and other leaders in a bad light, especially in our own backyard.”
While the DCI continues its investigations, the country remains on edge, with calls growing louder for accountability and justice for the victims of the June 25 violence.
