Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has rejected allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that a police unit was redeployed to assassinate him ahead of June 25 demonstrations.
Murkomen made the remarks during a press conference following a security briefing on the June 25 demonstrations. He described Gachagua’s claims as an attempt to seek public attention.
“Most of the things he was talking about, that he was going to be assassinated, he is a clout chaser,” Murkomen said. Gachagua had alleged on June 24 that officers under the code name “Nairobi Sierra” had gathered in Mathira, Nyeri County, and were linked to a prior incident at a church service in Othaya.
Murkomen noted that Gachagua had made similar accusations against the previous administration. He also criticised Gachagua for ethnic profiling of police officers and urged respect for official positions, including that of Inspector General Douglas Kanja.
The exchange occurs amid nationwide protests marking the 2024 Gen Z demonstrations and ongoing concerns over abductions raised by human rights groups.