Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has openly named Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as the person behind the recent attack on Senator Irungu Kang’ata in Nyahururu.
Speaking on the incident, Murkomen declared that there would be no more secrets in the matter. He stated that the events in Nyahururu occurred through statements and the direct planning linked to Gachagua.Murkomen’s revelation comes amid heightened tensions within the ruling coalition.
The attack on Kang’ata, a vocal supporter of the government agenda, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns about political violence. According to Murkomen, the incident was not spontaneous but part of a calculated effort to silence dissenting voices within the administration’s support base.
Political observers view Murkomen’s remarks as a significant escalation in the ongoing public fallout between factions aligned with President William Ruto and those close to his deputy. The naming of Gachagua marks a shift from earlier cautious statements to direct accusations at the highest levels of leadership.
The Nyahururu incident occurred during a public engagement where Kang’ata faced hostility from a section of the crowd. Reports indicate that coordinated chants and physical confrontations disrupted the event. Murkomen insisted that such acts undermine national unity and the stability required for effective governance.
Analysts warn that these internal rivalries could weaken the government’s focus on service delivery and development projects. As the country moves toward the 2027 elections, public spats between senior officials risk eroding confidence in leadership and fueling unnecessary divisions.
Murkomen emphasized the need for accountability and transparency. He urged all leaders to prioritize national interests over personal political battles. The latest disclosures have intensified calls for calm and dialogue to resolve differences within the executive and its allies before further damage occurs to the ruling coalition.