Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to record a statement upon his return to Kenya from the US concerning alleged terrorism plots. This directive follows Gachagua’s claims of the President William Ruto meeting with Al-Shabaab militia during his trip to Mandera County.

• Murkomen accused Gachagua of tarnishing Kenya’s image and treating serious security concerns as a joke during his US visit.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also urged authorities to ensure Gachagua records a statement regarding his “damning” remarks that could impact national security.
• Mandera Senator Ali Roba had previously called on the DCI to apprehend Gachagua, labeling his statements a “desperate attempt to mislead the public for cheap political mileage.”