NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to follow due process if there are any allegations against him, saying he is ready to cooperate with law enforcement.
Speaking from his Wamunyoro home on Sunday, Gachagua said he has not received any official summons and criticized what he termed as intimidation through the criminal justice system.
“If the government believes I have committed any crime under the laws of Kenya, they know where I live. I am available and will not run,” he stated.
Gachagua expressed concern over what he described as suspicious activities involving security personnel who allegedly tried to intercept his convoy on the way to Gatanga constituency.
“We took an alternative route after learning of a plan to plant weapons and use harmful chemicals against us,” he claimed.
“If there were legitimate concerns, I would have preferred they come to my home rather than attempt to confront us on the road.”
He also responded to remarks made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who had earlier suggested that chaos during the recent DCP party launch was due to individuals seeking handouts.
Gachagua dismissed the claim, insisting that the disturbance was caused by what he termed as state-sponsored individuals, but said they were restrained by security officers and party supporters.
“We do not pay people to attend our events. Our support is organic and voluntary,” he said.
On the controversial remarks he made recently referencing the 2007 post-election violence, Gachagua clarified that his message was not meant to incite but to remind electoral institutions of the importance of conducting credible polls.
“My statement was a caution to the IEBC. It was based on Kenya’s past electoral history, including the disputed elections of 1992, 1997, and 2007,” he said.
“We must ensure the 2027 elections are free, fair, and verifiable.”
The remarks come amid rising political tensions and increased public scrutiny of the relationship between senior government leaders, particularly in light of the recent youth-led protests and calls for electoral reforms.
