Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to arrest him upon his return to Kenya, following his explosive claims in the United States linking President William Ruto to terrorism. Gachagua dismissed Murkomen's demands for a statement and reiterated his willingness to assist U.S. investigations, while announcing he will publicly share his return flight details.

• Gachagua made his statements during a diaspora townhall at Holy Names University, San Francisco, California, USA.
• Murkomen accused Gachagua of tarnishing Kenya's image and treating serious security concerns as a joke.
• Gachagua’s claims stemmed from the U.S. Senate’s decision to review Kenya's status as a Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), prompted by an August congressional amendment from US Senator James Risch.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, while touring the United States, has urged Kenyans in the diaspora to reject the Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) proposed household survey on remittance inflows. He warned that this survey, which he deems "ill-intended" and "intrusive," could lead to additional taxes on remittances.

• Gachagua criticized President William Ruto for allegedly directing the CBK to conduct the survey.
• The CBK launched the Remittances Household Survey (RHS) to gather detailed information on international remittances received by Kenyan households.
• In 2024, Kenya recorded remittances worth Ksh666.7 billion, representing 4 per cent of the country’s GDP.
• Gachagua promised that a future government led by his party would introduce a diaspora infrastructure bond to enable Kenyans abroad to invest their remittances.

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the DCP party and former Deputy President of Kenya, has defied an order by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to record a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The summons relates to remarks Gachagua made linking President William Ruto to Al-Shabaab during a recent US visit.

• Gachagua stated he would only cooperate with the American Senate on the matter, not Kenyan authorities.
• Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen issued the directive from Keiyo South, accusing Gachagua of using sensitive national security issues for political gain.
• Gachagua urged the US Senate to sanction President Ruto personally, rather than impose sanctions on Kenya as a whole.