What began as a political procession on Thursday quickly descended into chaos as goons unleashed violence along Mombasa Road, leaving journalists injured and vehicles damaged.

Reporters from Standard Group and Royal Media Services (RMS) were caught in the violence while covering the return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.Standard Group and RMS journalists attacked on Mombasa Road while covering DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's procession to Kamukunji; company vehicle damaged.

Standard Group and RMS journalists attacked on Mombasa Road while covering DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's procession to Kamukunji; company vehicle damaged.

pic.twitter.com/jyKu1onlfk - The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) August 21, 2025 The situation turned violent when unidentified groups trailing the convoy began pelting stones and blocking sections of the road.