Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to arrest him upon his return to Kenya, following his explosive claims in the United States linking President William Ruto to terrorism. Gachagua dismissed Murkomen's demands for a statement and reiterated his willingness to assist U.S. investigations, while announcing he will publicly share his return flight details.

• Gachagua made his statements during a diaspora townhall at Holy Names University, San Francisco, California, USA.
• Murkomen accused Gachagua of tarnishing Kenya's image and treating serious security concerns as a joke.
• Gachagua’s claims stemmed from the U.S. Senate’s decision to review Kenya's status as a Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), prompted by an August congressional amendment from US Senator James Risch.