Pro-government lawmakers have demanded the arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly inciting Kenyans into violence for his political gain.
The MPs, led by Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa, accused the former DP of reportedly hiring goons from central Kenya to destroy properties in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD).
Addressing the press on Thursday morning in Nairobi, the vocal legislator claimed that Gachagua hired the goons and ordered them to destroy the properties of people who do not conform to his political stand.
"We are demanding the immediate arrest of the former DP who has been on record sounding drums of war, inciting our young people against individuals who do not subscribe to his political ideology," Barasa claimed.
He went on to add, "It is clear that our former impeached DP has been mobilising resources and goons to destroy government properties and target businesses of people who do not support his ideas."
His sentiments were echoed by Rongo MP Mark Nyamita, who claimed that yesterday's youthful protests were infiltrated by politically driven thugs to cause chaos and destabilise the nation.
While condemning yesterday's protests, Nyamita urged Kenyans who are against the current regime to seek change through the ballot in 2027 rather than storming government institutions or marching to the State House.
"We want peace in our country. What took place yesterday could destroy our nation. We understand the challenges that are in our country, but there are methods of solving those challenges, and it is not the route that we saw yesterday," Nyamita noted.
During the press briefing, Migori Women Representative Fatuma Zainab labelled yesterday's demonstrations as an attempt to overthrow President William Ruto's administration, warning of dire action against the sponsors of the protests.
The presser comes a day after thousands of Kenyans across the country took to the streets to commemorate the death of youthful protesters who were killed during last year's anti-finance bill demonstrations outside Parliament.
However, the protests, which initially began as peaceful processions, turned out to be chaotic after police officers began confronting the demonstrators, leading to injuries and even deaths.
According to Amnesty Kenya's report, at least 8 people sustained gunshot wounds, while 400 others sustained injuries, with 83 of those injured admitted to various hospitals in a dire state.
