Owen Ndungu Wanjiku, the DCP Party MP candidate for Kikuyu, has extended an invitation to party leader Rigathi Gachagua to hold a rally in Kikuyu despite reported threats from MP Kimani Ichung’wah.
The invitation reinforces the community’s commitment to peaceful political engagement and asserts that intimidation will not silence the voices of residents.
Warnings from Ichung’wah suggested that violence could be used against DCP leaders if they attempted to hold events in the constituency.
Owen, supported by local leaders, has remained resolute, emphasizing that Kikuyu belongs to all citizens and that the constitutional right to assemble peacefully cannot be ignored.
The rally is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., and will include several prominent opposition figures alongside Gachagua, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, and Justin Muturi.
The event is expected to proceed in an orderly manner, reflecting the constituency’s commitment to democratic principles and civic responsibility.
This invitation occurs against the backdrop of a long-standing political rivalry between Gachagua and Ichung’wah, who have clashed multiple times during the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Owen's leadership in Kikuyu aims to ensure that political events are conducted peacefully while asserting that democracy is strengthened when citizens are not intimidated.
Through this initiative, Owen seeks to demonstrate that Kikuyu residents are ready to engage in meaningful political discourse, support leaders who uphold the law, and maintain a focus on dialogue, participation, and accountability.