Gachagua launches fresh attacks against gov't threatening tax boycott campaign - June 2026

Kenya's Deputy President Gachagua has launched a strong criticism against the government, hinting at a potential tax boycott campaign. This comes as matatu operators across the nation are holding a strike protesting escalating fuel prices. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President, of fanning ethnic divisions for political advantage. Separately, several Kenyan government officials are actively campaigning for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, signaling early political maneuvering ahead of the next general polls.