- Violence erupted at a burial ceremony in Bibirioni Village, Limuru, when goons attacked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his political allies, causing chaos and injuries
- The situation escalated after the tent housing the dignitaries was shaken by the goons, prompting panic among the attendees
- The incident, which left several people injured and property destroyed, follows a bitter fallout between Gachagua and President William Ruto
A violent incident unfolded during a burial ceremony in Bibirioni Village, Limuru, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was the chief guest.
Tensions erupted when a group of goons began shaking the tent where Gachagua and other political leaders, including Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa, were seated.
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Videos from the scene show chaos as plastic chairs were broken into pieces and a man was seen bleeding from severe injuries, with several others also reportedly hurt.
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As the violence escalated, Gachagua was forced to flee the scene, with his vehicle, a black Toyota Land Cruiser, damaged in the fray.
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Footage shows the car’s rear window smashed, and congregants were seen scattering in fear as rival factions clashed violently, leading to the destruction of property.
The cause of the unrest remains unclear, but it comes amid Gachagua’s ongoing fallout with President William Ruto, where the former DP recently criticized Ruto’s handling of government affairs, including the controversial Adani Group deals.
