Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama Denies Links to Attack on Gachagua’s Convoy
Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama has rejected allegations that he mobilised youths to confront former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his visit to Nakuru County, insisting that he was not even in the constituency when the alleged attack occurred.
Arama said he was surprised by claims linking him to the disruption of Gachagua’s rally, arguing that residents of Nakuru West should not be portrayed as “goons” because of political disagreements.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, August 15, the lawmaker said he had neither organised nor instructed anyone to block Gachagua’s convoy.
“Gachagua was in my constituency and I am shocked to see that he is saying that Arama organised goons for him. Here in Nakuru West we do not have goons, we only have voters,” Arama said.
He added: “I want to tell him that I did not tell people to block him, as I was not even on the ground. Next time he should come when I am around.”
Arama maintained that he should not be held responsible for an incident he said he neither witnessed nor participated in.
The MP also called for restraint and mutual respect between political leaders, saying he had consistently treated Gachagua with respect despite their political differences.
Gachagua’s convoy targeted
The allegations followed disruptions during Gachagua’s tour of Nakuru County, where his convoy came under attack and some of his vehicles were reportedly damaged.
The former Deputy President subsequently pointed fingers at several local political leaders, including Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Arama, over the incident.
Gachagua, who now leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), continued with his political activities despite the confrontation and vowed that the incidents would not prevent him from returning to Nakuru.
The clashes have added to growing political tensions in Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, with rival political camps increasingly accusing one another of using groups of youths to disrupt political meetings.
Warning over political violence
The latest confrontation has also renewed concerns over the use of violence during political campaigns.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has warned political actors against organising or financing groups to disrupt rallies or attack political opponents.
The agency has maintained that individuals found to have organised violence could face criminal prosecution and other legal consequences.
The confrontation in Nakuru therefore places renewed focus on the responsibility of political leaders to prevent violence as political mobilisation intensifies ahead of the next General Election.
For Arama, however, the allegations remain unfounded.
His message was clear: he says the people of Nakuru West are voters, not “goons”, and insists he had no role in the confrontation involving Gachagua’s convoy.
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