Kenya's Deputy President Accuses Ruto of Deploying Secret Police Squads

Kenya's Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has made explosive claims about the existence of special police squads allegedly targeting opposition leaders. Gachagua stated in a press conference, "Special squads have been put aside to deal with us." He alleges that these squads, consisting of 20 officers from the Nandi Sabot community and approximately 300 in Kakamega, are operating under the direct command of the Deputy Inspector General, Eliud Lang'at, and are ultimately answerable to President William Ruto. Gachagua links these squads to the abduction of George Koiboo and the targeting of opposition senators. The claims, if true, raise serious concerns about the state of political freedom and the potential for abuse of power in Kenya. Independent verification of these allegations is crucial. The government has yet to respond to these accusations.