Murkomen accuses Gachagua of plot to revive outlawed Mungiki as political feud deepens
NAIROBI, Kenya,Jul 24 – The escalating political feud between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took a new turn on Friday after the security minister…..
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Mounting political tensions between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have intensified, with Murkomen accusing Gachagua of plotting to revive the outlawed Mungiki sect to intimidate government officials.
- Murkomen vowed to dismantle criminal gangs, specifically targeting those he claims are linked to Gachagua.
- The accusation follows recent exchanges concerning alleged violence and intimidation during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
- Gachagua has previously accused Murkomen of orchestrating state-sponsored violence, while denying any ties to criminal groups.
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Murkomen accuses Gachagua of plot to revive outlawed Mungiki as political feud deepens - July 2026
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