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Tensions have flared in Garissa County following allegations by the Democracy for Cultural Progress (DCP) party accusing Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of deploying hired youth to intimidate and deter Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka from visiting the region.
According to statements issued by the DCP party, Cabinet Secretary Duale sponsored groups of young individuals wearing branded T-shirts to circulate across local centers, warning the opposition leader against stepping foot in Garissa.
The opposition alliance strongly dismissed the threats, asserting that political figures possess the constitutional right to travel, assemble, and engage citizens anywhere within the borders of Kenya without requiring permission from localized political figures.
Addressing supporters directly from Garissa, party representatives confirmed that Kalonzo Musyoka and his delegation had already arrived in the county, signaling that scheduled political engagements would proceed without interruption.
DCP officials urged the youth deployed by political opponents to take any monetary compensation offered but refrain from engaging in violence or disruption.
The party emphasized that public spaces across northeastern Kenya belong to the general citizenry rather than individual political figures.
Framing the visit as part of a broader nation-wide “Komboa Kenya” outreach effort, the coalition declared its intent to push through political hurdles in the region.
The DCP leadership projected confidence in securing regional backing, characterizing Kalonzo Musyoka as a unifying national figure with deep roots in both northern and southern regional constituencies.
The standoff highlights growing friction between administration officials and opposing political alliances in the pastoralist counties.
Despite attempts to derail the rally, opposition leaders vowed to continue public address meetings across Garissa town and surrounding areas to deliver their policy alternatives regarding regional development, economic relief, and public accountability.
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