Members of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) strongly condemn the recent acts of violence, harassment, and intimidation directed at our party and its supporters. These cowardly and criminal acts strike at the core of our democratic ideals: freedom of expression, freedom of association, and the fundamental right of all Kenyans to participate in the political process without fear or coercion.
On the evening of 16th May 2025, at Kayole Junction, hired goons attempted to force their way into a private building where a newly erected billboard bearing our party’s message had been installed. Their initial efforts were repelled by the building’s security team.
Later that night, at around midnight, the building was again targeted, this time by individuals dressed in police gear, equipped with walkie-talkies. They jumped the gate, overpowered the security guards, and accessed the fourth floor, where they proceeded to tear down the billboard promoting our party and its leadership. According to witnesses, the attackers stated that “hao watu wako hapo wanapinga serikali”, making their intentions and political motivations clear.
This criminal act was duly reported at Kariobangi Police Station. Disturbingly, the first response from officers at the station was not one of concern or professionalism but one of clear bias and intimidation, asking, “Wewe ndio umeweka hile picha kubwa ya Wamunyoro na Nyakera?”
Such statements by officers of the law are deeply disturbing and point to a broader, systemic attempt to suppress legitimate political expression through fear, harassment, and abuse of authority. This is not only unacceptable—it is unconstitutional.
We call upon the Inspector General of Police and relevant oversight bodies to urgently investigate this incident and hold accountable all those responsible for these criminal acts.
Kenya must remain a nation where democratic freedoms are upheld in both word and practice. The use of intimidation, political violence, and abuse of authority has no place in a just society.
