Former Chief Justice and presidential hopeful David Maraga has refuted a viral social media post falsely quoting him criticizing Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). Maraga stated on August 13 that all official communications would only be found on his website, davidmaraga.com.

• The false quote warned former Deputy President Gachagua about making damaging remarks about Kenya.
• Gachagua's recent visit to the US has been controversial, particularly his claims that President William Ruto met with Al-Shabaab members and questioned the removal of vetting for non-Kenyans receiving IDs.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused Gachagua of damaging Kenya’s reputation and demanded he record a statement upon his return.