Gachagua’s convoy was met by large crowds that had gathered hours earlier, even as security officers mounted roadblocks on major access routes, including the Narok–Bomet and Narok–Mai Mahiu roads.
The heightened police deployment created tension in the town, but it did little to deter residents who streamed into the streets chanting pro-Gachagua slogans.
Officers attempted to limit movement toward the venue, a move that only energized the crowd further.
Supporters broke into rhythmic chants demanding that Gachagua be allowed to speak, overwhelming police attempts to scatter them.
When Gachagua finally climbed atop a vehicle to address the crowd, he criticized what he described as systematic attempts by the government to muzzle dissenting voices.
He accused authorities of weaponizing state machinery against political opponents and vowed that no intimidation would stop his nationwide engagements.
However, moments into his address, the charged atmosphere took a new twist. As police attempted to push the crowd back, residents erupted into louder chants in solidarity with him.
The excitement and pressure forced Gachagua to cut his speech short and join the residents in the chants, mirroring their rhythm and raising his fist alongside them.
The move further electrified the crowd, who viewed it as a symbol of unity and defiance.
Despite minor confrontations between police and sections of the crowd, the rally proceeded without major violence.
Local leaders allied to Gachagua condemned the police actions, warning that such interference threatened democratic freedoms ahead of the 2027 elections.
Gachagua later signaled that he would continue holding similar rallies across the country, insisting that no amount of pressure would silence the voice of the people.
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