Petition to the International Criminal Court
Submitted by: Francis Gaitho
Date: June 18, 2025
To the Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
Oude Waalsdorperweg 10, 2597 AK The Hague, The Netherlands
Subject: Petition for Investigation and Charges Against Rigathi Gachagua for Incitement and Premeditation of Genocide
I, Francis Gaitho, a concerned citizen, hereby submit this petition to the International Criminal Court (ICC) requesting an immediate investigation into the actions and statements of Rigathi Gachagua, a prominent political figure in Kenya, for alleged incitement to violence and premeditation of genocide.
This petition is based on a disturbing pattern of behavior that mirrors historical precedents in Kenya, raising serious concerns about potential atrocities.
Background and Evidence of Concern
1. Historical Precedent and Coded Messaging:
Prior to the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya, which resulted in over 1,100 deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands, politicians later indicted by the ICC for war crimes laid the groundwork through coded messaging and inflammatory rhetoric.
This pattern of pre-emptive provocation is a recognized tactic used to incite violence and prepare the public for orchestrated conflict.
2. Premature Campaign Proclamations:
Rigathi Gachagua has repeatedly made alarming statements, including premature proclamations of post-election violence in 2027.
Such rhetoric, delivered well ahead of any electoral process, suggests an intent to normalize the idea of violence and potentially mobilize support for it, rather than serving as a mere cautionary warning.
3. Recent Incendiary Comments:
On or about June 18, 2025, a social media post by user @BernardKavuli highlighted a statement attributed to Rigathi Gachagua, claiming, “There is a plan to kill Gen Zs on June 25th.”
This explicit threat, directed at a specific demographic group (Generation Z) and tied to a precise date, constitutes a clear and present danger of incitement to violence.
The post’s author, Kavuli M. Bernard himself a government influencer, further emphasized the seriousness of these remarks, underscoring public alarm.
Pattern of Behavior and Covert Plans
The recurrence of such statements indicates a deliberate pattern rather than isolated incidents. This behavior hints at covert plans by Rigathi Gachagua to orchestrate violence or genocide, potentially under the guise of political strategy.
The specificity of the June 25th threat, combined with his earlier 2027 post-election violence predictions, suggests a calculated escalation that aligns with the tactics used by individuals indicted by the ICC in the past.
Alleged Associations
There are credible reports linking Rigathi Gachagua to Maina Njenga, a known leader of the Mungiki, a group with a history of violence in Kenya. Such associations raise further concerns about his potential to mobilize armed groups to execute the threats he has articulated, amplifying the risk of genocide or widespread violence.
Request for Action
Based on the foregoing, I urge the ICC to:
1. Open a preliminary examination into Rigathi Gachagua’s statements and actions to determine whether they constitute incitement to violence and premeditation of genocide under Articles 25(3)(e) and 6 of the Rome Statute.
2. Investigate his alleged connections with Maina Njenga and the Mungiki to assess the extent of his involvement in planning or orchestrating violence.
3. Issue a public statement to deter further incitement and protect potential victims, particularly the Gen Z population targeted in the June 25th threat.
Conclusion
The international community cannot afford to ignore this pattern of behavior, given Kenya’s history of post-election violence and the ICC’s prior interventions. I submit this petition in good faith, seeking justice and the prevention of potential atrocities. I am available to provide further information or testimony as required.
Respectfully submitted,
Francis Gaitho
