During a political rally in Kajiado on Sunday, the former Deputy President warned the Head of State that the widespread unrest could plunge the country into civil war.
“Don’t create a situation where we will remove you from office. If Matiangi, Kalonzo, Riggy Eugene and other leaders are injured, you will be removed from office. Don’t set this country into civil war,” said Gachagua.
According to Gachagua, security officials under President Ruto, including Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, have failed to depict the true picture of political goonism witnessed in Kenya.
“We are just being truthful because people like Murkomen won’t tell you the truth,” he said.
The DCP leader went on to state that goonsim “will consume” the President.
“RSF war started this way, yet it is Murkomen now giving passports. The Haitian crisis began this way… by their President… These gangs walking around will be a problem later,” added Gachagua.
On Saturday, a rally by the former deputy president in Kikiuyu was marked by teargas, gunshots and extortion of members of the public.
The situation escalated early in the day after sections of major roads, including the Southern Bypass, were blocked by individuals who lit bonfires using tyres and placed obstacles on the roadway.
The confrontations followed earlier warnings by Gachagua, who had written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja requesting enhanced security for the rally.
In the letter, he alleged there were plans to disrupt the meeting through orchestrated violence targeting businesses and provoking police action.
However, Kikuyu Member of Parliament blamed Gachagua for the violence witnessed in his constituency.
In the letter dated April 10, 2026, Ichung’wah claimed that Gachagua had been engaging in what he termed a deliberate effort to destabilize the constituency through hate speech and the mobilization of criminal gangs.
