Gachagua: Our country is facing unprecedented levels of extrajudicial killings
By Cynthia Lodite, March 28, 2026Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has restated his commitment to dismantling extrajudicial killings and corruption in Kenya’s governance system.
In a post on his official X account on Saturday, March 28, 2026, the DCP party leader emphasised that his push for reforms is unstoppable and will continue to focus on protecting Kenyans’ rights while instilling accountability at every level of leadership.
On his part, Gachagua accused the Kenya Kwanza regime of unprecedented levels of looting, corruption, extrajudicial killings, and resource mismanagement.
According to Gachagua, the current regime has prioritised self-importance and self-aggrandisement.
“We will never tire of informing the public about the true state of our nation. Currently, our country is facing unprecedented levels of looting, corruption, extrajudicial killings, and resource mismanagement—all driven by a regime that prioritises self-importance and self-aggrandisement,” Gachagua said.
“Amidst these challenges, it was truly heartening to witness the jubilant residents of Kangai in Mwea Constituency, Kirinyaga County, who warmly welcomed us during my two-day public engagement in the area,” he added.
Govt remarks on extrajudicial killings
Meanwhile, Gachagua has been in the limelight again on the matter of extrajudicial killings months after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen responded to his allegations on a special extrajudicial squad.
At the time, the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen dismissed as false claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that a police squad had been formed to carry out extrajudicial killings.
Addressing the press in 2025, Murkomen stated that he is not aware of such a unit, refuting claims made by some opposition politicians.
“There is no known police squad killing people. At least not in this administration and none that the Cabinet Secretary is aware of,” he said.
“It will be unconstitutional and illegal to establish a squad anywhere in Kenya to kill people.”
Murkomen stated that all police formations and units in the country are intended to protect Kenyans, not harm them.
His statement came a week after Gachagua claimed that a killer squad of 101 officers was formed when he still served in the Kenya Kwanza government.