Speaking on Monday, Gachagua cited widespread incidents of violence, voter intimidation, and police interference observed in several constituencies.
He singled out the hostile atmospheres in Malava and Mbeere, stating, “Under such circumstances, no credible election can take place.”
The DP delivered a pointed account of what he termed deliberate state obstruction in Narok. On July 24th, he claimed police blockaded all major access roads to prevent him from attending a scheduled rally.
Forced to abandon his convoy, Gachagua stated he reached supporters only with the aid of local Maasai guides who led him through alternative paths.
He labelled the incident a “blatant attempt to sabotage political mobilisation.”
Gachagua issued a strong appeal to the media, urging journalists to independently report violations rather than sanitise them.
“Objective journalism remains essential to safeguarding democracy,” he stressed, arguing that selective reporting deepens public mistrust and enables electoral malpractice.
His remarks underscore escalating tensions between opposition figures and state institutions, casting a shadow over the credibility of future electoral processes.
By framing police actions as a “worrying trend” to frustrate opposition gatherings, Gachagua’s statements fuel a burgeoning national debate on transparency, political freedoms, and the protection of democratic rights.
The government is yet to officially respond to these specific allegations.