NAIROBI, Kenya – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is looking for him, alleging that the tax agency is being used to target wealthy people in the Mt Kenya region.
Speaking in Wamunyoro on Wednesday, August 19, the former Deputy President alleged that he had received information that KRA was pursuing him as part of what he described as a wider scheme targeting people with money in the region.
Gachagua claimed that several people had received letters from KRA and suggested that authorities had already taken most of his assets.
“Everyone who has money has received letters from KRA. I hear that they are also looking for me, but there is nothing left that they can take because they took everything,” he said.
The DCP leader added that if authorities wanted to pursue him, they should arrest him rather than target his remaining property.
“KRA, unless they arrest me, I have nothing. Maybe they can take Pastor Dorcas or our children,” Gachagua said.
The claims had not been independently substantiated, and KRA had not, at the time of reporting, publicly confirmed that it was investigating or pursuing Gachagua.
Gachagua attacks KRA chair
Gachagua also turned his criticism towards KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi, accusing him of using the tax agency to mistreat people from his own community.
He further alleged that Muriithi was acting on instructions from President William Ruto.
Gachagua warned that he would oppose any attempt by Muriithi to seek the DCP ticket for the Laikipia gubernatorial race, arguing that residents should not support a politician whom he accused of participating in actions against the community.
“He thinks that Laikipia residents are stupid; that he can hurt them using KRA, then come and be elected as governor. How do you persecute a community and you want to become their leader?” Gachagua posed.
His remarks come as political activity intensifies in Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, with rival political camps seeking to consolidate support across the region.
Kiunjuri also comes under fire
The former Deputy President also criticised Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, accusing him of betraying the interests of the region because of his association with President Ruto.
Gachagua urged Laikipia residents not to vote for Kiunjuri, further highlighting the political contest emerging within the Mt Kenya region.
The attacks underscore the increasingly competitive political environment in the region, where DCP is seeking to establish itself as a major political vehicle ahead of the next election.
Gachagua promises transparent nominations
Gachagua also sought to clarify how DCP intends to select candidates for the 2027 elections.
He promised that the party would conduct transparent nominations before issuing tickets to candidates seeking elective positions.
The DCP leader also warned supporters against interpreting photographs taken with political leaders at his Wamunyoro home as an endorsement of their candidacies.
Gachagua said photographs taken beside the “I Love Wamunyoro” banner should not be interpreted as confirmation that he had endorsed any of the politicians for positions they have declared interest in.
Machogu, Magara visit Wamunyoro
Earlier, Gachagua hosted former Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and former MP Omingo Magara at his Wamunyoro home.
According to Gachagua, their discussions focused on what he described as the journey to “liberate” the country and preparations for the formation of the “sixth administration”.
The meeting comes as political realignments continue ahead of the 2027 elections, with former government officials and political leaders increasingly holding consultations across the country.
Gachagua’s latest remarks further sharpen his criticism of the Ruto administration while positioning DCP as an alternative political vehicle in the Mt Kenya region.
His claims concerning KRA are likely to attract further attention as the political contest intensifies, particularly if the tax authority responds publicly to the allegations.
