DCP leaders use solemn service to call for accountability over deaths that have shaken Nyandarua County and reignited concerns about political violence
By John Kariuki
Peter Mwathi, the Democracy for the Citizens Party Deputy National Chairperson and Limuru parliamentary aspirant, joined party leaders at a requiem mass held in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County for James Muigai and Zachariah Gakinya, the two men who died following an incident in the town.
Mwathi emerged as one of the most vocal voices for justice at the service, saying the families of the deceased deserve answers and that those responsible must be identified through credible investigations and held accountable under the law.
“Justice must be served. The families deserve to know the truth, and the law must take its course without fear or favour,” Mwathi said.
He said the loss of the two men had deeply affected their families and the wider community, and stressed that justice should not be delayed or denied. He called on the relevant authorities to ensure that investigations are conducted thoroughly, professionally and transparently.
Mwathi maintained that protecting the lives and security of Kenyans is the foremost responsibility of the State. Every citizen, he said, has the right to live without fear, and institutions charged with maintaining law and order must act impartially and decisively whenever lives are lost.
He emphasised that accountability is essential in maintaining public confidence in the country’s institutions, and urged investigative agencies to expedite their work and ensure that any person found culpable is prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The requiem mass was attended by DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua and other senior party officials, who used the occasion to raise broader concerns about security and political violence. The leaders alleged that investigations into previous attacks involving criminal gangs have stalled, and referenced a recent media exposΓ© as part of their concerns. They further called for the resignation of the Cabinet Secretary for Interior, alleging a lack of goodwill in protecting Kenyans.
Mwathi echoed those calls, urging Kenyans to remain united against what the party leadership described as oppression and abuse of power. The country’s democratic ideals, he said, can only be safeguarded through justice, accountability, and respect for the Constitution. Every Kenyan, he added, deserves equal protection under the law regardless of political affiliation or social standing.
As mourners paid their final respects to Muigai and Gakinya, leaders reiterated their calls for accountability and lasting peace. The service brought together political figures, family members, and residents who gathered to honour the two men and renew demands for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
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