“Sikuogopi”: Frustrated Police Officer Lectures Rigathi Gachagua over Failed Pre-Election Promises

“Sikuogopi”: Frustrated Police Officer Lectures Rigathi Gachagua over Failed Pre-Election Promises

Nairobi – A police officer has laid bare the frustration that might be facing Kenyans working in the National Police Service.

In a video lasting nearly three minutes, the agitated officer expressed his frustration towards Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of neglect.

The emotional officer initiates his passionate outburst by sharing with the DP details about his living situation, disclosing his force number, and indicating the place where he rests.

Without beating around the bush, the officer openly accused Gachagua of being responsible for his troubles and boldly stated that he was unafraid of the repercussions of his actions.

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“Gachagua, Deputy President, this is for you. I’m a senior driver. Since 2008, I’ve been a driver. But right now, I’m sleeping here on the ground! I don’t have a blanket, I don’t have anything. Sir Gachagua, when you talk, this is directly to you, and I’m not afraid. I am telling you this, when you promised the force 100 days, you failed us as police officers. And I’m not afraid,” he said.

The official revealed that despite serving for over ten years, he had little to show for his time in service because he lacked an influential figure to pave the way for him.

“It hurts; I have been trained as a police officer for the last 12 good years as a driver. Driver from Isiolo, Steve Barongo, I have chauffered Joseph Kanyiri, a very senior officer in the government but for me, I have not even been promoted to corporal. Do you think it’s worth it? Frustrating! Because I don’t have someone from Karatina who can support me and help me get a promotion or the next rank, I’m just useless, regardless of being a senior police officer; a driver for 14 good years in this force. Do you think that is worth it?” he posed while quivering in his voice.

What is the frustrated officer’s request?

The unnamed law enforcement officer additionally mentioned that he was capable of managing the situation on his own, and he requested consideration for his wife’s appeal.

With a tone of hopelessness in his voice, the officer disclosed that he had endured years without receiving a salary, relying on his wife as his lifeline of support.

“I don’t vote, and I will never vote, but don’t help me. In my family, if you can help, just help my wife. My wife was there for me, she has been there for me, and she will always be there for me. She’s called Ann Wanjiru Mbugua.

Just a mere high school teacher. But Gachagua, you should understand, that I don’t have a salary; my wife has supported me for the last seven years. I’ve overcommitted myself,” he added.

An angry police officer attacks his boss

Individually, Augustine Oketch, a law enforcement officer, was apprehended on charges of assaulting his superior, Koech Kimutai, using a machete.

The Ndhiwa Station’s Officer in Charge (OCS) went to the location and discovered that the disagreement between the two individuals arose from their conflicting approaches to dealing with a man held in the station’s cells.

Samson Kinne, the Police Commander of Homa Bay County, affirmed the occurrence and stated that an investigation had been launched into the issue.

“Sikuogopi”: Frustrated Police Officer Lectures Rigathi Gachagua over Failed Pre-Election Promises