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.