This comes amid reports of armed goons patrolling the streets of Nyeri Town, allegedly deployed to disrupt a planned meeting led by Gachagua.
The incident unfolded on January 8, 2026, when videos surfaced showing groups of individuals armed with jembe sticks (hoe handles) and other crude weapons roaming Nyeri streets ahead of Gachagua's visit.
Eyewitness accounts and footage shared on social media depicted the goons harassing locals and creating an atmosphere of fear, with some clips showing them under apparent police escort.
Residents reported panic as the groups intimidated passersby, raising concerns about state-sponsored disruption of opposition activities.
"The resilient people of Nyìrì, have said no to the intimidation by William Samoei Ruto who has sent goons to disrupt our meeting at Nyeri Town. They already know whom they cannot vote for, for killing their children, the economy and the morale of the people of Kenya."
Methu's statement highlights growing tensions in Kenya's political landscape, where Gachagua, ousted as Deputy President in late 2024, has been rallying support in the Mount Kenya region through his Democratic Congress Party (DCP).
This is not the first such disruption linked to Gachagua's events. Just over a year ago, on December 28, 2024, a similar incident occurred in Nyandarua County during a church service attended by Gachagua.
Teargas was lobbed into the crowd shortly after Senator Methu addressed the gathering, forcing attendees, including the former DP, to flee. Methu, standing firm amid the chaos, later condemned the attack as state-sponsored intimidation.
In that event, Methu urged President Ruto to respect the church and cease attacks on leaders, emphasizing that such tactics would not deter public prayers or political expression.
The resilient people of Nyìrì, have said no to the intimidation by William Samoei Ruto who has sent goons to disrupt our meeting at Nyeri Town. They already know whom they cannot vote for, for killing their children, the economy and the morale of the people of Kenya. pic.twitter.com/7YzjDoaani
— Sen. Methu Muhia (@methumuhia) January 8, 2026
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