Ruto Cautions Kiambu Leaders Over Githurai Demolitions; Murkomen Warns Gachagua, Denies Police Role in Kakamega Teargassing - February 2026

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has threatened to arrest leaders orchestrating chaos at political meetings, accusing them of seeking public sympathy. He specifically targeted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. CS Murkomen denied police involvement in the teargassing incident at an ODM rally in Kakamega, attributing the accusations to politicians seeking to incite the public and blame law enforcement. President William Ruto issued a public caution to Kiambu County leaders, urging unity and an end to blame games, particularly following recent demolitions in Githurai.