Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to return to the country on Thursday amid heightened tensions and government warnings. Authorities, including the police and the Ministry of Security, have issued ultimatums and cautions against any violence or disruptions during his arrival and planned Kamukunji rally. The police have deployed water cannons and anti-riot units at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to maintain order, while denying any special permissions for public gatherings. Supporters of Gachagua, some dressed in Deputy President Campaign (DCP) attire, have gathered at the airport ahead of his arrival. Meanwhile, opposition figures, including Cleophas Malala, have petitioned the United Nations to prevent President William Ruto from addressing human rights issues, accusing his administration of extrajudicial killings and unlawful detentions. Malala also announced plans to collect 10 million signatures and compile cases to present to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold the government accountable. In Embu County, women have threatened large-scale protests if Gachagua is detained upon his return. The situation reflects ongoing political friction as the government seeks to control potential unrest linked to the Deputy President's homecoming.