Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a scathing attack on impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of promoting violence, sponsoring criminal gangs, and engaging in divisive politics.
Speaking during the Kabiemit Community Empowerment Programme at Kimwogo Grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Murkomen described Gachagua as the “father of violence” in Kenya, alleging that he had been behind acts of political unrest.
“The reason Gachagua fears me is that I know him, and I know he’s the father of violence in our country,” Murkomen said.
The Cabinet Secretary also accused the former deputy president of misleading Kenyans through what he termed deceptive politics, saying the public was increasingly seeing through his actions.
“He has conned people for far too long, but I want to tell him, ‘You can con some people some of the time, but you cannot con all the people all the time,'” Murkomen said.
His remarks come in the aftermath of the June 25 demonstrations, which he claimed had failed despite efforts by opposition leaders to mobilise supporters. Murkomen alleged that some politicians were using violence and criminal gangs to further their political interests.
He warned that the government would take firm action against anyone found recruiting or sponsoring criminal groups.
“Any person who is involved in recruiting gangs and criminals, we will deal with them decisively and in accordance with the law,” he said.
Murkomen was speaking during an event aimed at promoting the Kabiemit Community Empowerment Programme, an initiative spearheaded by Elgeyo Marakwet County Woman Representative Caroline Ngelechei in partnership with the OKM Foundation. The programme seeks to complement the government’s development agenda through job creation, financial inclusion, and broad-based economic growth.
The Cabinet Secretary was accompanied by Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich, County Assembly Speaker Lawi Kibire, Keiyo South MP Gideon Kimaiyo, Aldai MP Marianne Kitany, Members of the County Assembly, and other local leaders.
