Gachagua draws DCI fury after linking Ruto to Sh500m exhibit

DCI said Sunday it was reviewing remarks made by former DP Rigathi Gachagua during an Easter Sunday church service for potential hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement...
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is reviewing remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for potential hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement after he linked President William Ruto to a Sh500 million exhibit.
- Sh500 million cash allegedly recovered from Ministry of Energy and Petroleum officials.
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the DCI are the key parties involved.
- Gachagua alleged the money was handed to President Ruto to settle the matter, a claim the DCI has flatly rejected.
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DCI Threatens Action Against Gachagua in New Twist - April 2026
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has opened an investigation into former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following sensational claims he made regarding a Ksh500 million scandal. Gachagua has dared the DCI to arrest him following a dispute over a Sh500 million exhibit in a fuel procurement probe. The DCI is reviewing remarks made by Gachagua for potential hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement after he linked President William Ruto to a Sh500 million exhibit. Gachagua has also claimed that President Ruto profits from the controversial oil deal, leading to further confrontation with investigators.

















