Mandera Senator Ali Roba has called for the arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua upon his return to Kenya, accusing him of making false claims regarding President William Ruto's meeting with Al Shabaab leaders in Mandera County. Roba described Gachagua's statements as a desperate attempt to mislead the public for political gain, asserting that President Ruto's visit was transparent and involved only officially recognized leaders and the public.

• On Thursday, August 7, Senator Roba demanded that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) apprehend Gachagua.
• Roba, who accompanied President Ruto, affirmed that no private or suspicious meetings occurred during the Mandera visit.
• Gachagua had alleged that President Ruto secretly met three Al Shabaab leaders at night in Mandera.