Opposition leaders march to IG’s office in Nairobi on January 30, 2026/COURTESY
Opposition leaders have announced the resumption of their joint political activities across the country after a brief hiatus.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Friday that they will return to Othaya on Sunday for a church service, following the abrupt end of his last meeting.
“We have resumed our political activities. On Sunday, tunarudi pale Othaya na Gitugi,” Gachagua said.
He warned police officers against further interfering with the planned meetings.
“We have told the police that if they do not intend to protect our gatherings, they should not join hands with goons,” he said.
He alleged that a specialised police unit had been dispatched to target them during the Othaya church service.
Addressing the press after a visit to the Inspector General’s office at Jogoo House, Gachagua said they have given him (IG Kanja) until February 16 to have the particular officers arrested and taken to court, or else they call for protests.
“We have told the Inspector General that before we return on the 16th, those members of that unit must be arrested, disarmed, and taken to court, and he must give that assurance,” Gachagua said.
“If nothing is done, we will have no choice but to organise mass action, including demonstrations, until Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, IG Kanja, and the two Deputy IGs are removed from office and the National Police Service is restored to order.”
He said the resumption of joint political rallies is aimed at reconnecting with citizens while pressing for accountability and reforms within the police service.
“We cannot live in a nation of impunity in a country our forefathers founded,” he added.
“The culture of goonism and impunity has no place in a civilised society.”
Gachagua was accompanied by a cross-section of opposition leaders, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, DP’s Justin Muturi, PLP’s Martha Karua, Cleophas Malala, and other elected officials.
The visit by leaders follows a letter to IG Kanja by Malala informing him of the plan by the United Opposition leaders to visit him and formally submit their complaints.
“I write to formally notify you that the leadership of the United Opposition will visit your office on Friday, 30th January 2026, at 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of officially raising serious complaints and engaging in discussions on the way forward regarding the safety and security of opposition leaders and their supporters,” read part of the statement.
Malala said the visit has been prompted by sustained attacks, harassment, and intimidation of opposition leaders and their supporters across the country.
“These incidents have been reported to various police stations and relevant commands; however, to date, no investigations, updates, or corrective actions have been communicated or undertaken by the National Police Service,” he added.
Kalonzo said the rallies are not only political but civic, emphasising the need to uphold the Constitution and protect citizens from arbitrary abuse of power.
“Injustice to any Kenyan, irrespective of their creed, belief, tribe, or colour, is a threat to our progressive Constitution of 2010,” he said.