Murkomen to Gachagua: We will monitor your activities until 2027

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has intensified his political war of words with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, declaring that he will closely monitor Gachagua’s activities until 2027.

Speaking on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Kaptilol Grounds in Kaptarakwa Ward, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Murkomen said security agencies would keep constant watch on the former deputy president, whom he accused of orchestrating violence and destabilising the country.

He said the government would not allow any individual to incite unrest or intimidate citizens ahead of the 2027 polls.

“Rigathi Gachagua, my business now until Kenya crosses 2027 safely is to monitor your activities in the Republic of Kenya. Hiyo kazi nitafanya usiku na mchana. You are my single most point of focus because of the threat you are posing as the father of violence in the Republic of Kenya,” Murkomen said.

He added that security agencies had firm instructions to deal with criminal gangs and their alleged financiers across the country.

Murkomen claimed that some political actors were mobilising violence, collecting money from aspirants, and using criminal groups to intimidate opponents. He did not provide evidence to support the claims.

He said the Inspector General of Police had been directed to act firmly against organised groups linked to political violence.

“Kupitia njia ambayo inafaa, mimi nataka niseme kwamba Inspector General of Police ako na firm policy instruction kutoka wizara kwamba goons wote wavumiliwe katika sehemu yote ya Kenya,” he said.

Murkomen also claimed that some individuals were funding political unrest.

“There are those financiers who are looking for money to finance war, to fight Kenyans. We will deal with them firmly,” he added.

Claims of intimidation

The Interior CS further accused Gachagua of collecting money from political aspirants and using it to influence political activities and organise criminal gangs. He also alleged that some businesses had been threatened for refusing to support his political activities.

“I know that Mr Gachagua, you have been collecting money from potential aspirants, intimidating some of them, promising them certificates. We know the money you are collecting, you are using it to prepare goons. We will deal with you,” Murkomen said.

He claimed that security agencies were tracking all of Gachagua’s movements and associations.

“You must know that we know all your activities. We know that you are intimidating businesses that have refused to give you campaign money. We are monitoring your activities every minute,” he said.

Murkomen warned that Gachagua would not be allowed to move freely if his activities were linked to unrest.

“We will no longer allow you to roam around aimlessly from one corner of Kenya to the other, planning and planting seeds of discord and violence,” he said.

‘We are a peaceful country’

At the same rally, Murkomen defended the government’s security record, saying Kenya remained stable and citizens should not be misled by political rhetoric.

He said critics were spreading fear for political gain and insisted that the state was firmly in control of security matters.

“Mambo ya security ya nchi yetu iko sawa. Msidanganywe. Kenya iko imara. Msione huyo mtu akikuja hapo kuongea maneno mingi ya bure,” he said.

He added that leaders who speak excessively without substance were often driven by fear.

“Niliambia watu juzi, ukiona mtu anaongea ovyo, huyo mtu ni muoga na hana kitu ingine ya kuongea,” he said.

Murkomen also made personal remarks about Gachagua, questioning his political statements about a certain Cabinet Secretary and the President during his engagement with Narok leaders.

“Mzee kabisa wa 60 years anasema mambo kama haya? ati sijui ooh sijui waziri fulani, alifanya nini, sijui rais, ooh Will, nini. huyo mtu amerukwa akili.,” he said.

He further questioned whether Gachagua’s political message reflected maturity and national leadership.

Firm but lawful approach

Despite his strong remarks, Murkomen insisted that his actions would remain within the law. He said law-abiding citizens would be treated fairly.

“I am a Christian. I am a good-hearted man. When it comes to good citizens that are keeping the law, I will be as gentle as a dove. We will sing together, we will live together, we will laugh together,” he said.

However, he warned that the government would act firmly against those suspected of planning violence.

“But when it comes to criminals and planners of violence like Rigathi, I will be very ruthless and I have no apology to make,” he said.

Murkomen also responded to what he described as threats from Gachagua, saying he was fully prepared to enforce the law.

“Between me and Gachagua, who knows the law? I am not just a lawyer, I am a teacher of law,” he said.

The latest exchange adds to growing political tension between the two leaders, who have repeatedly accused each other of sponsoring violence and destabilising political activities ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Gachagua has in recent weeks accused government officials of using security agencies to suppress opposition-linked events. He has also claimed that supporters of his political camp have faced intimidation during rallies.

Murkomen, however, has strongly denied the claims and accused Gachagua of incitement and organising unrest through allied groups.

Neither leader has provided public evidence to support the claims.

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