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Gachagua accuses Sakaja of sponsoring goons in Nairobi protests

A boda boda rider holding a matchbox ready to torch a suspected goon during Justice For Albert Ojwang Protests on June 17, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja of sponsoring goons to attack peaceful protesters during demonstrations in the county.

He has further claimed that President William Ruto is responsible for violence meted out on civilians by police officers during protests witnessed in Nairobi on Tuesday.

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