Senior Aides of Deputy President Gachagua Questioned in Investigation into Anti-Government Protests and Looting
Three senior aides of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were questioned on Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into the financing of anti-government protests.
Police visited the aides’ offices in Karen, Nairobi, where they spent several hours taking their statements.
This development coincides with ongoing investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations into the violent protests and business looting in Nairobi and Central Kenya.
Authorities anticipate interviewing additional politicians, including a former governor, regarding the unrest.
The aides had been called to the DCI headquarters for questioning on different dates.
Police allege that these aides orchestrated groups to loot shops and other premises while protests by Gen Z were taking place in the city.
The aides, who are advisors to the Deputy President, have denied these allegations.
Currently, the police have limited evidence linking these individuals to the incidents.
They are seeking further details on the suspected involvement of these aides in the unrest.
Investigators are using intelligence, which they admit is not yet actionable.
Reports suggest a politician may have funded goons to loot businesses and falsely attribute the violence to protesters.
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Another report claims that a politician financed an attack on a government office, which was then set ablaze.
The police are working quickly to gather evidence that could lead to charges against the accused.
Many individuals involved in the protests, particularly those from June 25, have been charged with various offenses.
The investigation into these cases is ongoing.
Initially, peaceful protests turned violent when goons began looting property.
The largely Gen-Z-led demonstrations caught the government off guard, with President William Ruto refusing to sign the contested bill.
Widespread dissatisfaction with the high cost of living escalated into national protests, triggered by proposed tax increases in the rejected finance bill.
Protest leaders have demanded accountability from the police for shooting incidents.
The chaos has resulted in over 60 deaths and 400 injuries.
The investigation into the situation is still in progress.
Senior Aides of Deputy President Gachagua Questioned in Investigation into Anti-Government Protests and Looting
