NAROK, Kenya — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reiterated that Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua must honor an order to record a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) regarding his recent remarks on terrorism. The directive comes after Gachagua, currently on a tour of the United States, made several allegations against the government.
Speaking in Narok on Monday, CS Murkomen maintained that Gachagua must present himself to the DCI upon his return to Kenya to formally address his claims.
During his tour, Gachagua had challenged President William Ruto to explain why he allegedly met with three Al-Shabaab militia at night to discuss “business.”
Gachagua also speculated that the government’s move to remove the vetting requirement for non-Kenyans receiving identity cards was a veiled attempt to hide its true intentions.
Murkomen stated that Gachagua’s allegations cannot be allowed to tarnish the country’s image or that of the police service.
“Unless he has a mental problem he must come and put all those allegations on record,” the CS said. Murkomen added that Gachagua must be prepared to substantiate his claims or face legal consequences.
“We expect him to tell us which al-Shabaab did we negotiated with and who negotiated with those al-Shabaab because we must stop the propaganda that is going on outside the country,” Murkomen added. He also highlighted a shift in Gachagua’s stance, noting, “Just one year ago he was praising the same police in Garissa one year after he was impeached, he has turned toxic.”
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has also called for Gachagua to appear before the DCI to clarify his allegations.
In a swift rebuttal from the US, Gachagua stated that he does not owe the Kenyan government an explanation. Instead, he claimed his duty is to the American Senate, which he says is actively investigating the matter.
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“We can not help in any investigations because the Kenyan government has not initiated any investigations against William Ruto. The people who have initiated the investigation are the American Senate, so if there is a need for us to help in investigations, we will help the American Senate, not the Kenyan government,” Gachagua said on Saturday.
He argued that Kenya’s police officers, who work under President Ruto, cannot conduct an objective investigation.
Gachagua’s US tour, which began on July 11, 2025, has included meetings with international stakeholders, the opening of DCP diaspora offices, and efforts to rally support for the opposition.
