By Antynet Ford
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has complained of being trailed by unmarked vehicles believed to be of security agents.
Taking to his social media, Gachagua said the agents have been taking note of people visiting him at his residence in Nairobi and Nyeri in the village.
“Security agents in unmarked cars have been following me wherever I go. They are parking at the entrance of my Nairobi residence, taking note of all my visitors, and they trail me whenever I leave the house, even to my rural home in Nyeri.” he claimed.
The DP shared a photo of a vehicle that had been trailing him, stating that it had been fitted with a number plate belonging to a lorry despite it being a saloon car.
“Last Sunday, the below saloon car that was parked at the entrance to my residence trailed me to PCEA Kerarapon Church, followed me to where I went for a late lunch and back to the house! Upon checking the NTSA portal, I noticed that the number plates are registered to a lorry.” He said.
He noted that it was important to share his predicament, adding that the government should be held accountable should any of the security agents harm him.
“This surveillance and intimidation of Kenyans was last witnessed during the era of the dreaded ‘Special Branch’ during the 24 years of Moi’s misrule. In this era of extrajudicial killings, forced abductions, and disappearances by state agents, I have thought it important to share with Kenyans the harassment and intimidation I am going through and inform them to hold the state responsible if I am harmed by state agents. I request the state to leave me alone! You hounded me out of office, and you should now allow me to enjoy my peace as a private citizen.” Gachagua stated.
This comes barely two weeks after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) refuted claims that it tried to block former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church function at Kahawa West in Nairobi County.
Bishop JJ Gitahi claimed that the State had attempted to block Gachagua from attending the service at Priesthood Fellowship Church on grounds that it would amount to incitement.