Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of illegally seizing over 200,000 gas cylinders from small-scale LPG traders and demanded their return and compensation for the affected traders.

• 200,000 gas cylinders allegedly seized from small-scale LPG traders between June and October 2025.
• Key figure: Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• Allegation: Seized cylinders were later distributed during the Ol Kalou by-election campaigns.

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns about the integrity of the 2027 General Election preparations, alleging that the tender for the electoral technology system has already been predetermined in favor of a South Korean firm.

• Gachagua claims Miru Systems Company Limited is set to win the Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) tender, citing irregularities and alleged manipulation by IEBC officials and senior government figures.
• He questioned the drafting of technical specifications for the tender, valued at Sh30 million, and the lack of transparency in the procurement process, which he believes violates constitutional and statutory requirements.
• Gachagua also highlighted past controversies with Miru Systems' technology in other countries and urged development partners to take note of the potential threat to Kenya's electoral democracy.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of plotting to rig the 2027 general election.

• Gachagua alleges a South Korean technology firm with a "bad global reputation" is being given access to the voters' register.
• Key individuals implicated include IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethakon and IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Arafat, who Gachagua claims are compromised.
• The alleged plot involves preparing a new register while suppressing voters in regions perceived to be against President Ruto's re-election.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of harassing small-scale gas traders and illegally seizing their cylinders.

• Gachagua claims over 200,000 gas cylinders were confiscated in Nairobi and Machakos counties without proper inventory.
• The accused are a clandestine, ungazetted police station with 25 officers reporting to a civilian.
• Gachagua alleges this operation is a scheme by the Ruto government to favour private gas companies and consolidate market control, contradicting their 'Bottom Up' economic model.