He linked the events in Kitengela, where chaos broke out and one attendee lost his life, to what he described as a wider strategy aimed at discouraging citizens from attending such meetings.

Nyutu began by sending condolences to the family of Vincent Oyomo, who died following the incident. He claimed the situation escalated after police used teargas on people who had gathered peacefully to listen to their leaders.

He questioned the justification for the use of force, arguing that the crowd did not pose any threat to property or public safety. In his view, the action was unnecessary and only served to create fear among supporters.

The senator further claimed that the government had briefly scaled back interference in opposition events after public criticism over the earlier teargas incident at a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County. 

During that period, he said, rallies held in areas such as Gitugi and Othaya proceeded without disruption and attracted significant numbers.

However, Nyutu said the situation changed again in Kitengela. He noted that Sifuna had warned during a church service that there were plans to interfere with the rally, yet thousands still turned up.

According to him, the continued large turnouts demonstrate that many Kenyans are dissatisfied and are seeking alternative leadership. 

He argued that the growing crowds challenge the government’s efforts to project strong public support.

“When opposition leaders are allowed to hold meetings freely, the gatherings become bigger and more successful,” Nyutu said, adding that this trend has made the administration uneasy.

The senator accused authorities of attempting to control the political narrative by breaking up rallies and limiting public participation. 

He suggested that such actions were meant to reduce the visibility of opposition support and discourage future attendance.

Nyutu also criticised government spokespersons, saying they have struggled to explain the recent police operations. He described the Kitengela incident as part of a broader pattern in which opposition activities face obstruction.

The remarks come at a time of rising political tension between the government and a coalition of opposition leaders who have been holding public meetings under various campaign-style tours. 

The opposition has repeatedly accused security agencies of targeting their events, while also demanding accountability from the leadership of the National Police Service.

Although the government has not issued a detailed response to Nyutu’s latest claims, officials have previously maintained that police interventions are guided by security considerations and the need to maintain public order.