Rigathi Gachagua Alleges Assassination Plot by State Operatives

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made shocking allegations against the Kenya Kwanza government, claiming that state-sponsored operatives were instructed to assassinate him over the weekend.

Speaking from his Karen residence on Monday, Gachagua alleged that on Sunday, May 18, while attending a church service in Murang’a County, he received credible intelligence that there were direct orders from President William Ruto to "deal with him once and for all."

“The information I received indicated that the plan was to eliminate me on Sunday. These were not just rumors, but credible reports from within the security forces,” said Gachagua.

He further claimed that the operation involved both state-sponsored goons and security agencies. According to him, after several unsuccessful attempts by hired goons, the plot escalated to involve the police and other state security agencies.

“Since the goons sponsored by the state on several occasions had failed, police and other state security agencies had to come in,” he stated.

Gachagua also alleged that officers had been instructed to plant weapons in his convoy in order to justify his arrest and eventual elimination. “While attending the church service in Gatanga Constituency, I received intelligence reports that there were orders to have me dealt with once and for all,” he told journalists during a press conference.

These claims come just days after the former DP stirred political controversy by suggesting that the 2027 general elections could turn chaotic if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) failed to conduct free and fair elections. His remarks sparked national debate, with critics accusing him of incitement.

However, Gachagua maintained that his statements were misinterpreted. “This was a precautionary statement and not incitement. It is based on historical facts and past electoral experiences—1992, 1997, and 2007. We must have a free and fair election in 2027,” he defended.

The Kenya Kwanza government has not yet issued an official response to Gachagua’s allegations.

The developments mark a dramatic turn in the ongoing political tensions within the ruling coalition, raising concerns about internal rifts and the country’s path to the next general election.