Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified an intelligence dispute involving President William Ruto’s administration, claiming access to sensitive information from within State security agencies and State House.

Gachagua has publicly shared details of government operations and political strategies, asserting that insiders close to the President feed him real-time intelligence. He credits informants from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and other state organs for his ability to anticipate government moves.

Controversial Revelations

  • Following the killing of psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, Gachagua raised questions about police involvement, prompting Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin to respond publicly. Amin accused Gachagua of contacting suspects linked to the case, while Gachagua challenged the police to record his statement at his home, refusing to visit police headquarters.
  • Before President Ruto’s unveiling of the Vision 2060 development plan, Gachagua preemptively criticized the initiative, detailing the planned speech and dismissing it as a distraction from urgent national challenges.
  • He also revealed alleged attempts by senior officials to solicit bribes from British counterparts during negotiations on the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) agreement renewal.
  • In August, Gachagua disclosed that security operatives tried unsuccessfully to access a confidential speech evaluating President Ruto’s first four years in office, illustrating his claims of deep infiltration within government circles.

Government Response

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking at a church service attended by President Ruto, dismissed Gachagua’s claims as falsehoods, emphasizing that details of the Vision 2060 speech were publicly available and accusing Gachagua of exploiting security matters for political gain.

DCI Mohamed Amin condemned Gachagua’s statements as reckless and damaging to public trust in security institutions. Amin reaffirmed the professionalism of police officers and rejected allegations of insider leaks.

Trade unions and government allies have warned intelligence and police personnel against sharing confidential information, citing risks to national security and civil service careers.

Political Implications

Despite official denials, Gachagua’s disclosures continue to unsettle the administration, revealing a complex intelligence contest within Kenya’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.