There was drama along a Nakuru-Nyahururu highway heading towards Subukia town on the afternoon of Sunday, July 20 when a convoy from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) was blocked and teargased by police.
The convoy, which was led key DCP leaders including the party's deputy Cleophas Malala, was blocked from proceeding to Subukia town by a police road block, leading to a minor snarl-up.
Hours earlier, the leaders attended a church service at Subukia AIC in Nakuru County and were expected to proceed to Subukia town to address residents.
However, authorities, who caught wind of the leaders' presence in Subukia, manned roadblocks as they blocked the leaders from conducting a political rally.
In images and videos seen by Kenyans.co.ke, Nyandarua Senator John Methu can be seen attempting to negotiate a way through alongside Malala.
Authorities, who were seemingly well prepared for a collision course with the leaders' convoy, erected a roadblock, complete with spikes and a warning sign, as tens of officers stood-by along the busy highway.
However, the leaders' pleas were not heeded as police were adamant there was no prior notice of a public function. The tensions led to some agitated DCP supporters threatening to cause chaos at the scene.
At some point, one of the leaders allied to DCP can be heard faulting authorities, saying, "This country belongs to all of us."
As tensions escalated, and with the leaders adamant they would proceed with their journey, authorities hurled teargas canisters.
Prior to the road block drama, the leaders attended a church service at the Subukia AIC where they went on another tirade against the Kenya Kwanza government.
During his address, Malala faulted Ruto's recent directives to police to shoot rogue protesters on the leg, as he accused the Head of State of what he described as a "lack of empathy".
The leaders were later spotted at a public rally in Nakuru, although details of how they bypassed the roadblock remain unclear.
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua, who is still on tour in the United States, hailed the leaders in a post on X for keeping the party's activities going in his absence.
"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our incredible team members, led by Nyandarua Senator John Methu and DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleo Malala, for representing me wholeheartedly in the ongoing course for public participation.," Gachagua said.
"Despite my absence, your dedication and commitment have kept the momentum strong, and the course for liberation remains on top gear."
