By Kennedy Nalyanya
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have demanded that Foremer Deeputy President Rigathi Gachagua be questioned by police immediately upon his return to Kenya. The demand follows Gachagua's recent trip to the United States, where he made explosive allegations regarding national security.
While speaking in the U.S., Gachagua, who leads the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), claimed that President William Ruto must explain a late-night meeting he allegedly had with three Al-Shabaab militia members to discuss "business." Gachagua told a U.S. audience that "Americans want to know why you're working with Al-Shabaab" and why the government is no longer vetting non-Kenyans before issuing them with national identity cards. He suggested this policy change could allow suspected terrorists to be registered as Kenyans and travel globally, posing a threat to international security.
Speaking in Elgeyo Marakwet, CS Murkomen sharply criticized Gachagua's comments, stressing that matters of national security are not a joke. He accused the former Deputy President of "disparaging the country" and trying to use terrorism issues for political gain. Murkomen challenged Gachagua to back up his claims, stating, "As soon as he lands in the country, he must record a statement to tell us which meetings he's doing with terrorists." Murkomen also questioned Gachagua's fitness for office, calling his remarks an embarrassment.
Echoing Murkomen's sentiments, Deputy President Kindiki emphasized that leaders must distinguish between political maneuvering and national security. He called on authorities to hold Gachagua accountable for his statements. "We want to ask the relevant agencies to make sure the people saying they have that information must be held accountable and must record a statement to help us protect Kenya from harm, bandits, terrorists and criminals," Kindiki said. He highlighted that Kenya has suffered greatly from terrorism and that turning such a serious issue into a "joke" for political purposes is unacceptable.
Gachagua has been on a U.S. tour since July 11, 2025, where he has been engaging with international stakeholders and rallying support for his party.
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