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Gachagua's return: Standard Group, RMS journalists attacked

Standard Group journalists covering Rigathi Gachagua's return attacked by goons on August 21, 2025. [Colins Oduor, Standard]

What began as a political procession on Thursday quickly descended into chaos as goons unleashed violence along Mombasa Road, leaving journalists injured and vehicles damaged.

Reporters from Standard Group and Royal Media Services (RMS) were caught in the violence while covering the return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.Standard Group and RMS journalists attacked on Mombasa Road while covering DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's procession to Kamukunji; company vehicle damaged.

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