Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has intensified his conflict with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, labeling him the "father of violence" and accusing him of recruiting criminal gangs to incite chaos. These comments were made during the Kabiemit Community Empowerment Programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County, where Murkomen claimed Gachagua uses violence and misinformation to further his political goals.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that he will encourage Kenyans to stop paying taxes if President William Ruto's government continues what he describes as violence and persecution of citizens. Gachagua stated that peaceful resistance through a tax boycott would be considered if the situation does not improve, emphasizing that they would not resort to violence in their opposition.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed to know how the abduction of Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was planned. Kiprotich was seized by armed assailants along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday night and dumped near Masinga Dam early Wednesday. According to Gachagua, the journalist was preparing an exposé on the alleged looting of funds meant for Mau evictees from the Kipsigis community, and he alleged National Government involvement.

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his remarks ahead of the June 25 protest anniversary, accusing him of incitement and political hypocrisy. In a video posted on June 25, 2026, Sudi claimed that Gachagua was misleading the public by discouraging protests while secretly fostering tensions in the country. He referred to Gachagua as 'Mr Quarter Term' and suggested that his actions were harmful to national peace.

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has warned Kenyans, particularly Gen Z protesters, against participating in planned commemoration protests, citing intelligence reports of a potential violent crackdown in the Mt. Kenya region. He expressed concerns for public safety following previous demonstrations that resulted in fatalities, urging citizens to stay away from the streets on Thursday.

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has dismissed remarks by DCP leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua linking him, President William Ruto and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to livestock theft and wider security concerns in the region. Guyo rejected the allegations as political posturing and urged Gachagua to stop using security and poaching claims to intimidate local leaders and sway voters. According to the report, Gachagua made the claims in the days before his trip to the United States.