In a strongly worded statement shared on her official X account on Monday evening, Kihika dismissed allegations made by Gachagua linking her spouse to the disruption of his political activities in Nakuru.
She alleged that the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader had previously approached her husband with demands she described as an attempted “protection fee.”
Kihika accused Gachagua of being fixated on her family, claiming that Mburu had refused to be drawn into questionable dealings, a move she suggested may have triggered the former deputy president’s public attacks.
According to the governor, Gachagua had earlier sought to engage her husband in various business ventures, including a proposal to partner in sugar importation, which Mburu reportedly declined.
Kihika accused Gachagua of being fixated on her family, claiming that Mburu had refused to be drawn into questionable dealings, a move she suggested may have triggered the former deputy president’s public attacks.
According to the governor, Gachagua had earlier sought to engage her husband in various business ventures, including a proposal to partner in sugar importation, which Mburu reportedly declined.
She further alleged that Gachagua had previously involved his family members in business arrangements with her spouse, claims she said she could substantiate if necessary.
“Do not imagine you can intimidate us,” Kihika warned, adding that she had withheld further details only out of restraint.
The governor also criticised Gachagua for what she termed as sustained personal attacks during his recent visit to Kinamba area in Naivasha.
“Do not imagine you can intimidate us,” Kihika warned, adding that she had withheld further details only out of restraint.
The governor also criticised Gachagua for what she termed as sustained personal attacks during his recent visit to Kinamba area in Naivasha.
She claimed that a significant portion of his speech focused on insulting her and her husband, rather than outlining a policy agenda or national vision.
Kihika defended her administration’s position on political freedoms in Nakuru, stating that while leaders are free to visit the county, inflammatory rhetoric and incitement would not be tolerated.
Kihika defended her administration’s position on political freedoms in Nakuru, stating that while leaders are free to visit the county, inflammatory rhetoric and incitement would not be tolerated.
She described Nakuru as a cosmopolitan county that rejects divisive politics and warned against what she termed as tribal provocation.
Her remarks followed accusations by Gachagua that his political engagement in Nakuru had been deliberately disrupted using state machinery.
Her remarks followed accusations by Gachagua that his political engagement in Nakuru had been deliberately disrupted using state machinery.
In a separate statement earlier on Monday, the former deputy president alleged that police officers blocked his convoy from entering Nakuru County from Nyandarua, preventing him from addressing supporters at Kinamba Trading Centre.
Gachagua claimed that despite formally notifying local police of his visit, his entourage encountered multiple police vehicles mounted at a roadblock near Karati River.
Gachagua claimed that despite formally notifying local police of his visit, his entourage encountered multiple police vehicles mounted at a roadblock near Karati River.
He alleged that officers remained stationed for over an hour before retreating after residents protested.
The DCP leader accused Nakuru police commanders of acting under the influence of Governor Kihika’s husband, alleging that law enforcement in the county had been compromised to serve private political and business interests.
He further criticised Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, claiming that the police command in Nakuru had effectively been surrendered to individuals outside formal authority structures.
Neither the Inspector-General’s office nor the Nakuru County police command had issued an official response to the allegations by the time of publication.
The DCP leader accused Nakuru police commanders of acting under the influence of Governor Kihika’s husband, alleging that law enforcement in the county had been compromised to serve private political and business interests.
He further criticised Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, claiming that the police command in Nakuru had effectively been surrendered to individuals outside formal authority structures.
Neither the Inspector-General’s office nor the Nakuru County police command had issued an official response to the allegations by the time of publication.
0 Comments