Murkomen, Gachagua trade fresh barbs as political feud escalates
Interior CS claims former Deputy President's utterances are threatening national security...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua engaged in a public exchange of harsh words, escalating their political rivalry.
- Murkomen accused Gachagua of attempting political intimidation and sabotaging the security sector.
- Gachagua dared Murkomen to a "duel," stating he was unafraid of threats of arrest.
- This escalation follows previous clashes, with Murkomen labeling Gachagua "goon number one."
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