Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have called on the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua to record a statement with the police once he returns to Kenya.
This demand comes after Gachagua made serious claims about terrorism during his ongoing tour in the United States.While in the US, Gachagua alleged that President William Ruto met secretly at night with three Al-Shabaab militia leaders to discuss business.
He also questioned why the government removed the requirement to vet non-Kenyans before giving them identity cards.
According to Gachagua, these actions raise concerns about Kenya’s security and could allow suspected terrorists to get Kenyan IDs and travel to other countries, including the US.
He said the American government, Congress, and Senate want answers from President Ruto on these issues.
Speaking in Keiyo South, CS Kipchumba Murkomen strongly criticized Gachagua’s remarks. Murkomen said that matters of national security should be treated seriously and not used as political tools.
He reminded people that when Gachagua was Interior CS, he showed respect for the country and its people.
Murkomen described Gachagua’s recent comments as disrespectful and irresponsible. He challenged Gachagua to come back and give details about his claim of having an agent who attends meetings with Al-Shabaab.
Murkomen emphasized that public officers must carry their positions with dignity and not make statements just to gain political advantage.
Murkomen’s words showed frustration with what he called reckless politics, saying the country should not joke with security matters. He questioned how someone he called “mpumbavu” (foolish) could have held high office and wondered whether such a person could become president.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also supported Murkomen’s position. He asked relevant security agencies to make sure that anyone claiming to have information on terrorist activities must be held responsible and provide that information officially.
Kindiki stressed the importance of protecting Kenya from terrorists, bandits, and criminals and warned against mixing national security with political games.He reminded leaders that Kenya has suffered from terrorism and cattle rustling for many years.
Because of this, national security should not be treated as a joke or a political issue. Leaders need to separate serious security matters from everyday politics.
Gachagua began his US tour on July 11, 2025. Since then, he has visited several states to meet with international stakeholders, open DCP diaspora offices, and build support for the opposition.
His claims about President Ruto have sparked strong reactions from government leaders, who want him to explain and provide evidence once back in Kenya.
