Murkomen Hits Back at Gachagua Over eCitizen Funds Diversion
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed he receives insider intelligence from state security agencies, including the NIS and DCI, regarding government plans...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly refuted allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding the diversion of eCitizen funds and dismissed claims of Gachagua's supposed influence as a 'Rift Valley Kingpin'.
- Murkomen accused Gachagua of using divisive rhetoric, ethnic jingoism, and incitement to pressure politicians into joining his party.
- The Interior Cabinet Secretary stated that Gachagua's recent public remarks have been troubling and laced with vitriol and lies.
- Murkomen believes Gachagua is attempting to shift attention from alleged questionable dealings by his associates.
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