Gachagua: State behind chaos that rocked my homecoming
Gachagua said a helicopter was deployed to monitor his movements and accused Interior CS Murkomen of using state resources and goons to disrupt his homecoming...
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DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the state of orchestrating chaos during his homecoming on Thursday, August 21, 2025, following a trip to America. He claimed President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen deployed goons, leading to robbery and violence against his supporters.
- Gachagua stated a helicopter monitored his movements and accused CS Murkomen of using state resources to disrupt the event.
- Murkomen denied state involvement, blaming DCP leaders for not notifying authorities of their itinerary and condemning the violence that injured journalists and damaged cars.
- Murkomen emphasized that investigations are ongoing to identify and prosecute those who hired the goons, regardless of political affiliation.
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DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the state of orchestrating chaos during his homecoming on Thursday, August 21, 2025, after a trip to America. Gachagua claimed President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen deployed goons, resulting in robbery and violence against his supporters. In a separate political move, President Ruto has reportedly revived a 1995 strategy, originally used by former President Daniel Moi, to regain popularity in the Mt Kenya region. This strategy involves deploying professionals to address disquiet and restore political influence. Meanwhile, over the last three years, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has dropped cases against allies of President Ruto. This action has proceeded despite the President's public commitment to fighting graft.
