Opposition set to meet IG Kanja over goons and rogue police during rallies

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The United opposition leaders will visit Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Friday to raise complaints about their safety and alleged police involvement in attacks targeting opposition activities.

The confirmation came through a formal notice delivered by the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), written by its Deputy Party Leader Senator Cleophas Malalah on behalf of the opposition leadership.

While DCP authored the letter, the opposition leaders will lead the engagement, highlighting the seriousness of the matter.

“We have evidence against your officers,” the letter to the Inspector General reads.

Leaders set to attend

The delegation will include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Dr Fred Matiang’i, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua, Justin Muturi, and Omingo Magara.

They are accusing the National Police Service of failing to investigate repeated incidents of harassment, intimidation and violence against opposition figures.

The notice details more than 20 incidents reported between November 2024 and January 2026. 

These allegedly involved attacks at churches, funerals, political rallies and motorcades, some reportedly carried out under police supervision or in the presence of uniformed officers.

DCP says previous reports at police stations and commands did not lead to investigations or updates, prompting the planned direct engagement with the Inspector General.

The letter frames the visit as a constitutional process, requesting that the Inspector General treat the matter as a question of national stability, rule of law and democratic governance.

The opposition says the meeting aims to secure corrective and remedial measures to ensure impartial policing and protect all citizens, regardless of political affiliation.