Gachagua Ally Arrested At Royal Media By Hooded Armed Men
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has claimed that heavily armed men surrounded the Royal Media Services (RMS) headquarters in Nairobi in an attempt to arrest him shortly after he appeared on a live television programme.
In a statement shared on social media in the early hours of Monday, August 3, 2026, the legislator alleged that more than 40 hooded and masked armed men, accompanied by over a dozen Subaru vehicles and double-cab pickups, had surrounded the media station.
“After my Kiririmbi Show this evening, a contingent of police surrounded Royal Media Studios and erected roadblocks with intentions of arresting me. I will not be intimidated whatsoever,” Kaguchia said.
The MP further claimed that none of the officers at the scene were in police uniform, raising questions about the identity of those involved in the operation.
Motorists also reported unusual activity along Maalim Juma Road near the junction with Dennis Pritt Road, where half of the road was reportedly blocked using spike strips, forcing vehicles to use a single lane.
Witnesses further claimed that several heavily armed masked men, who were not in police uniforms, stopped and searched vehicles heading towards the Royal Media Services premises.
By the time of publication, authorities had not confirmed the identity of the officers or the purpose of the operation.
The latest claims come as Kaguchia faces growing criticism over controversial remarks he made during a gathering in Kieni over the weekend.
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Speaking in his native language, the MP appeared to warn residents against supporting President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
He claimed that those who voted for the President would be “smoked out” from their homes.
The remarks quickly sparked condemnation from several prominent figures, including Presidential Adviser Dennis Itumbi, who described the comments as undemocratic.
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi also criticised the remarks, saying such rhetoric has no place in Kenya’s politics.
The comments have also drawn widespread debate online, with critics accusing the MP of promoting political intolerance, while his supporters argue that his remarks have been taken out of context.
At the time of this publication, neither the National Police Service nor the Directorate of Criminal Investigations had publicly responded to Kaguchia’s claims.
Gachagua Ally Under Siege At Royal Media As Hooded Armed Men Pursue
