MP Ichung’wah Alleges Assassination Plot Against Elderly Parents

Kikuyu MP and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has made a startling claim that an orchestrated assassination attempt was made on his 105-year-old father and 85-year-old mother during the nationwide protests on June 25, 2025.

Speaking emotionally in Parliament, Ichung’wah accused unnamed political operatives of hiring and deploying goons to attack his family and vandalize property linked to him in Kikuyu constituency.

The MP revealed that the attackers targeted one of his businesses where his elderly parents were present at the time. “I am growing old, but not older than my father,” Ichung’wah said, visibly distressed.

“Yesterday, there was an attempt to kill my parents.” He described the incident as deeply personal and politically motivated, suggesting that it stemmed from his prominent role as Majority Leader in Parliament and his loyalty to President William Ruto’s administration.

Ichung’wah did not hold back from naming individuals he believed were behind the plot. He accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of orchestrating the attack, alleging that the former DP mobilized and financed the attackers who were ferried into Kikuyu from areas including Dagoretti, Limuru, Juja, and Kiambaa. “These were not protestors. These were goons, armed and well-organized, sent to destroy and kill,” he told the House.

In addition to his personal loss, Ichung’wah highlighted the destruction of key public infrastructure, notably the Kikuyu Law Courts, which were set ablaze during the chaos.

The fire destroyed crucial public records, including land titles and legal files, which he claimed was a deliberate act aimed at destabilizing public trust in governance. “This cannot be random,” he said. “This is a calculated political attack that goes far beyond protests. It is economic sabotage and targeted violence.”

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen corroborated that at least six legislators had their homes or businesses vandalized during the protests, pointing to what he described as a disturbing trend of violence targeting pro-government figures.

He labeled the coordinated attacks on MPs as part of an “orchestrated campaign of terror,” calling for increased security for lawmakers and deeper investigations into the unrest.

Ichung’wah appealed to the police, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and intelligence agencies to expedite investigations and ensure that those behind the attacks are held accountable. He emphasized the need for swift justice not just for his family but for the broader public institutions that were damaged in what he termed a “well-planned political onslaught.”

As of now, there has been no official response from Rigathi Gachagua regarding the accusations. Authorities have also not confirmed any arrests related to the alleged assassination plot or the destruction of court facilities.

The allegations come amid rising tensions following the June 25 protests, which were largely led by Kenyan youth dissatisfied with governance and economic conditions. While many demonstrations were peaceful, certain regions experienced incidents of looting, arson, and clashes with police, casting a shadow over the movement’s legitimacy and fueling political blame games.

Ichung’wah’s claims have added a deeply personal and dramatic twist to the unfolding political crisis in Kenya. His testimony has not only stirred emotions in Parliament but also intensified scrutiny on political divisions within the ruling coalition. As investigations proceed, the spotlight will remain firmly on how the government responds—both in securing its leaders and ensuring that genuine protest movements are not hijacked by violent actors.