Also known as: former Kieni MP · MP Kanini Kega
Kanini Rega — East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP aligned with the Democracy for Citizens Party, reported alleged police attack during 2026 Ol Kalou by-election campaign.
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The Standard
… Other leaders present include Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje, Starehe MP Amos Mwago, Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho’s constituency colleague Sammy Waweru, as well as former Ndaragwa MP Kanini Kega …
Gachagua hosts Kalonzo at Wamunyoro for 2027 political talksThe Standard
… EALA MP Kanini Kega questioned why those behind the Witima violence had not been arrested, linking the issue to the Government’s handling of political unrest.“How will the president deal with goons when those who attacked us here at Witima in January have not been arrested? …
Mt Kenya leaders threaten Ruto with ballot punishment over Witima attackCitizen Digital
… Kanini Kega added, "Wewe DCI kwanza shika wahusika wote wa uhalifu ndiyo uingilie mambo ya Gachagua kufichua wahalifu."
Gachagua says he is best placed to lead united opposition in 2027Citizen Digital
… DCP officials at a hotel in Ol Kalou on July 1, an alleged pepper spray attack on the party's campaign team on July 9, damage to a campaign sound vehicle on July 11, and what he described as an attempted assassination of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Kanini Kega …
Gachagua: IG Kanja plotting to disrupt Ol Kalou poll with deployment of 2,000 policeThe Standard
… Thursday's parliamentary by-election. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Lawmakers allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) have said that they will not succumb to intimidation by the state following an attack orchestrated on East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega …
DCP leaders: we will not succumb to intimidation, attacks by StateThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeEALA MP Kanini Kega's damaged vehicle after an alleged attack in Kasuku, Nyandarua County, while leaving a DCP campaign rally. …
Kega reports to police day after alleged attack in Ol Joro OrokCitizen Digital
EALA MP Kanini Kega claims he escaped armed attack, accuses police By Citizen Reporter July 13, 2026 09:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanin …
EALA MP Kanini Kega claims he escaped armed attack, accuses policeThe Standard
… The latest incident involves East Africa Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega, whose vehicle was damaged while making his way back from the final campaign for the Democracy for Citizens Party candidate in Ol Kalau constituency.The July 16 by election has seen accusation from the a …
We are 'fighting' goons, Murkomen saysThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeEALA MP Kanini Kega was attacked at the Kasuku area in Ol Joro Orok, Nyandarua County, and his vehicle was vandalised after attending a DCP rally at the Ol Kalou Arboretum. …
EALA MP Kanini Kega attacked, vehicle vandalised after DCP rally in NyandaruaCitizen Digital
… The former Deputy President confirmed this during the funeral of Ann Nyatoro Ndung’u, the mother of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Kanini Kega, where he revealed that his trip is aimed at establishing networks that would raise funds for the DCP …
Gachagua set to travel to the UK to mobilise election fundsRigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mt Kenya political leaders have threatened to punish President William Ruto at the ballot over the unresolved January 25 attack at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, during a church service attended by former DP Rigathi Gachagua. Leaders accused the administration of failing to bring those responsible to justice and said the incident represents growing political intimidation in the region.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua declared he is best suited to be the united opposition's presidential candidate to unseat President William Ruto, citing strong support in the Mt. Kenya region. Fellow party leaders warned against divisions within the opposition coalition.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of overseeing a security operation aimed at disrupting Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, alleging the deployment of more than 2,000 police officers is intended to influence the outcome of the vote.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) lawmakers, including EALA MP Kanini Kega, have vowed they will not be intimidated by the state following an attack on Kega on Monday night, which they allege was orchestrated by police. The MPs said they will remain in Ol Kalou and protect their votes ahead of Thursday's parliamentary by-election.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African Legislative Assembly member Kanini Kega reported to police on Tuesday following an alleged attack the previous day in Nyandarua County after a Democracy for Citizens Party rally. Kega claims armed police officers chased and vandalised his vehicle, allegations corroborated by a witness.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
EALA MP Kanini Nega claimed he narrowly survived an armed attack by security officers who chased his vehicle and opened fire, after which he took refuge in a nearby house. In a video released Monday, Nega alleged the incident involved police and addressed President William Ruto, saying "You are not going to kill us unless you kill all of us."
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen claimed that police are fighting goonism and political violence, stating that over 20 suspects had been arrested in connection with incidents in Kisumu and Nyahururu that left two people dead. Murkomen called on the Judiciary to impose severe punishment on the suspects to discourage the culture.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
EALA MP Kanini Kega was attacked in Ol Joro Orok, Nyandarua County, after attending a DCP rally, and was pursued by armed police officers from Ol Kalou to Kasuku, where he fled on foot. According to eyewitness Lawyer Ndegwa Wahome, officers damaged Kega's vehicle extensively with rifle butts after failing to find him, and a rifle butt with live ammunition was recovered at the scene.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is travelling to the United Kingdom on Friday, May 15, followed by a tour of the United States, to mobilise election funding for the 2027 polls and establish networks to raise party funds.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →