Gachagua defends political metaphors amid NCIC scrutiny

Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has defended his use of political metaphors, dismissing allegations by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) that his remarks amount to hate speech. Speaking during his tour of Buuri, Meru County, Gachagua said his phrases are symbolic expressions referring to the democratic removal of President William Ruto and his political allies through the ballot. He said that if the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) requires further clarification, it should write to him formally, promising to explain that his remarks were intended as figurative language.