Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has come out guns blazing, firing a warning shot at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his explosive remarks on the Oga Obina Show.
“There are people who think they are above the law,” Murkomen declared. “Nothing bad will happen under my watch — nobody is above the law.”
Murkomen was speaking during a church service at Nuru A.I.C. in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, where he reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to peace, security, and the rule of law.
“Under our watch, this country is not going to condone anyone who wants to burn this country,” he added. “We are going to make sure that for the period we serve this country, we must ensure we keep our country safe.”
Murkomen’s remarks were a direct response to Gachagua’s fiery warning to the soon-to-be-vetted IEBC commissioners and chairperson. During the viral YouTube interview, Gachagua warned the electoral body that “it will not be business as usual” if they attempt to preside over a fraudulent 2027 election, stating that the opposition will not accept any “unfair results.”
“Let them be warned early,” Gachagua said. “If they think they’ll cook results and walk away as usual, they’re mistaken. Kenya is not anyone’s personal property.”
The veiled threat immediately set off alarm bells across the political divide, with Kenya Kwanza allies accusing Gachagua of undermining constitutional institutions and inciting the public.
Political observers noted that Gachagua’s comments signal a growing mistrust in the yet-to-be-installed IEBC, with fears that the former DP is already setting the stage to dispute the 2027 outcome.
This isn’t the first time Gachagua has rattled the establishment. In the same interview, he accused the Kenya Kwanza government of weaponizing police, running a shadow militia to manipulate regional politics, and even linked President William Ruto to the Sudan conflict through alleged business ties with RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
His accusations have drawn widespread criticism. Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga said such remarks could spark instability, warning of attempts to delegitimize the presidency through fear and confusion. Nyatike MP Tom Odege went further, accusing Gachagua of playing the tribal card and jeopardizing national unity.
But Gachagua’s allies insist he’s only speaking truth to power. They argue that the former DP is being targeted for exposing a rotten system, not for incitement.
Still, CS Murkomen has made it clear: “We are watching. We won’t allow anyone to take this country down a dangerous path. Kenya will remain secure — and governed by the rule of law.”
As the country marches toward 2027, the clash between Gachagua’s defiant rhetoric and the state’s firm stance is setting the stage for a fierce political and institutional battle.
