Wamuzi News Ke
An explosive confrontation on Mombasa Road erupted this afternoon, bringing Rigathi Gachagua’s homecoming motorcade to a startling standstill.
The drama began near Cabanas at the Airport North Road junction, where rival youth factions—many on motorcycles—engaged in a heated rock-throwing battle. Stones flew at both the clashing groups and the vehicles in Gachagua’s convoy, forcing the procession to slow abruptly and triggering chaos on the highway.
As tempers flared, some youths hurled large rocks onto the road, erecting an impromptu barricade that brought traffic to a standstill. The convoy, en route to Kamukunji for a scheduled rally, was abruptly immobilized minutes from its destination.Before the violence, Gachagua had stood through the sunroof, waving confidently to supporters.
Within moments of the eruption, however, he was forced to duck back into his vehicle amid harrowing scenes of mayhem.Despite a heavy police deployment in the area, authorities struggled to intervene initially.
A tense stand-off ensued before officers began corralling some of the youths on motorcycles, attempting to contain the situation.Witness accounts also confirm that journalists covering the event came under attack.
Teams from several media outlets were targeted and one news vehicle suffered damage en route to the rally, further adding to the sense of lawlessness.Interestingly, traffic flowing in the opposite direction—toward Athi River and Kitengela—remained uninterrupted, with motorists diverting to the Expressway to avoid the raging conflict.
In mere moments, what had been a triumphant political return devolved into a flashpoint of violence, threatening to cast a long shadow over today’s proceedings.
