Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of subjecting him to orchestrated political persecution since November 2024, daring authorities to arrest him if he has committed any crime under Kenyan law.
Addressing journalists at his Karen residence on Monday, Gachagua pushed back against recent remarks by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who suggested that the former second-in-command was not above the law and could soon face arrest over alleged inciteful statements.
“If the government knows that I have committed a crime known under the laws of Kenya and identified within the penal code, they know where my home is,” Gachagua said defiantly. “I am here, they know my Wamunyoro home.”
He criticized what he termed as “the drama of waylaying political leaders on the roads,” urging authorities to conduct arrests through proper legal procedures if necessary, rather than staging sensationalized ambushes.
The former DP stated that he had not received any formal summons but affirmed his willingness to cooperate with the law should he be required to appear before any investigative or judicial body.
“I have always respected the rule of law. If I am summoned, I will honor it,” he noted.
Gachagua also accused elements within the current administration of using state institutions to intimidate dissenting voices and suppress political opposition. He warned that neither he nor his supporters would be silenced through fear or coercion.
This latest standoff intensifies an already tense political climate, as Gachagua continues to position himself as a vocal critic of President William Ruto’s government following their widely publicized fallout. The former deputy president, once a close ally of Ruto, has increasingly found himself isolated from government affairs and facing scrutiny from state agencies.
As political temperatures rise, the government’s next move could prove critical in determining the balance between upholding law and maintaining democratic freedoms in the country.
