Rigathi Gachagua attacked in Limuru where he was attending a burial (Video)

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua scampers for safety after an attack during a burial in Limuru, Kiambu.

Chaos ensued at a burial ceremony attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Ngarariga, Limuru, Kiambu County on Thursday, November 28.

The incident took place after goons reportedly began shaking a tent where the former DP was seated alongside his close political allies including Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa.

Gachagua and other politicians were captured seated at one of the tents that had been designated for senior congregants.

However, just before the former DP could be invited to address the crowd, a group of unarmed locals began shaking the tent, prompting those inside the tent to rush out in fear.

The congregants have recorded scampering for safety as the rivalling factions engaged in heated wrangles that led to the destruction of unknown value of property.

During the incident, Gachagua’s car was destroyed with footage of the scene showing the former DP’s black Toyota Land Cruiser destroyed on the rear window.

According to reports, several people also sustained critical injuries with the photos of the event further showing plastic chairs scattered on the ground. However, the cause of the drama is yet to be established.

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The scrimmage comes amidst Gachagua’s acrimonious fallout with his former boss, President William Ruto, in a recent speech, the second deputy president took a swipe at Ruto over his style of leadership.

Speaking during a church service at the AIPCA, Gachagua hit out at the Head of State for failing to heed his advice on the Adani Group deals.

According to the former DP, despite warning Ruto over the deal, the president failed to listen to his advice.

While reiterating the level of impunity in the country, Gachagua said he was viewed as the enemy of the people whenever he tried to convince the president over some of the government dealings.

“I told the president this Adani deal was plagued with flaws and the people did not want it, and he despised me for it. And it was put out to look like I was opposing government projects,” Gachagua said.

State goons attacking mourners and Rigathi Gachagua in limuru… They destroyed chairs, vehicles and injured some pic.twitter.com/JpggK4YLUh
— Jame (@Cjamehk) November 28, 2024