• Rigathi Gachagua’s office at Harambee Annex has been placed under tight security, with employees barred from accessing the premises
• The Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) of the police has taken control of the office, keeping the gates closed and preventing any usual activities from taking place
• Employees who tried to enter the office were turned away by security personnel, with no clear explanation for the lockdown
• The heightened security and staff restrictions come amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Gachagua’s impeachment

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi – Impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s troubles seem to be far from over days after some of his staff were sent on compulsory leave.

Gachagua’s office at Harambee Annex has been put under tight security, with his employees barred from accessing the premises.

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According to reports, all employees, both permanent and contracted, had been instructed to stay home until further notice.

What activities are happening at Gachagua’s office

A spot check revealed the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) of the police had taken control of the office, with the gates fully closed and no usual activities observed.

Employees who attempted to access the office were turned away by security personnel, who cited orders prohibiting anyone from entering the facility.

A few employees who spoke anonymously expressed uncertainty about the reason for the ban but expressed hope that the situation would change.

The police officers manning the compound declined to provide further details, stating that they were following strict instructions to prevent access to the premises, even for the staff.

Source: TUKO.co.ke