Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has publicly accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of mobilising members of the banned Mungiki sect and criminal gangs to intimidate government officials and electoral officers.
Speaking during a security assessment tour in Kerio Valley, Tiaty, Baringo County, Murkomen warned that the government would not tolerate any attempts to undermine national security.
Key allegations by Murkomen include:
- Gachagua organising Mungiki sect members against government and electoral officials.
- Use of criminal gangs linked to Gachagua to disrupt political opponents.
- Orchestration of attacks on opposition supporters during 2023 protests.
- Involvement of associates in the invasion and destruction of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Northlands Farm.
Murkomen emphasised that the current administration is committed to dismantling criminal gangs terrorising the country, a problem he says has persisted for over a decade.
He contrasted his approach with Gachagua's, highlighting his personal values and condemning the use of violence in politics.
"I was brought up differently. I have different values. I am a Sunday school teacher. I am not like you," Murkomen said.
Murkomen also dismissed Gachagua's criticisms of government election and security management, stressing that national security is not a matter for political gamesmanship.
In response, Gachagua has consistently denied all allegations of sponsoring violence, accusing the government of using security agencies to suppress dissent.
