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.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating a "looting spree" through the newly proposed supplementary budget for 2025/26, alleging a diversion of Ksh 6.2 billion. Gachagua, a prominent critic of Ruto's government, claims the funds will be funneled through various government offices, including State House and the National Intelligence Service, disguised as maintenance and operations expenses.

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.

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.

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has issued a three-day ultimatum demanding the arrest of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and nominated MP Joseph Wainaina over alleged hate speech. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, August 31, she warned that a section of Mt Kenya leaders would withdraw political support for President William Ruto if law enforcement fails to act. Wamuchomba also accused the administration of selective application of the law, claiming it shields allies from prosecution while ignoring inflammatory remarks.

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.