Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a strong warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against inciting violence in Ol Kalou ahead of a July 16 by-election. Gachagua had alleged that the government deployed 'killer squads' to intimidate his party's supporters.

• Gachagua claimed a 'Nairobi Sierra killer squad,' linked to Murkomen, had abducted and beaten identified supporters.
• Murkomen warned Gachagua, stating: 'Try violence in Ol Kalou and you will see.'
• The by-election is seen as a test of political influence in the Mt Kenya region between UDA and Gachagua's DCP.