Gachagua claims over 40 NIS agents trailing him during US tour, cites safety concerns

Over 40 agents from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) have allegedly been deployed to trail former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his ongoing two-month tour of the United States.

Speaking during an interview in Boston, Gachagua said the agents’ presence was intrusive and posed a serious threat to both his safety and that of his delegation.

“During my current tour of America, over 40 agents were deployed by the NIS to trail us, with intentions that could have endangered not only our safety but also triggered serious unrest back home. Their actions show a dangerous disregard for the potential consequences on national stability,” Gachagua said on Saturday.

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader's remarks came just hours after National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, while addressing Kenyans in Busia County, warned diaspora-based Kenyans against promoting tribal politics abroad. Speaking during a women's empowerment event at Busende Primary School on Friday, Wetang’ula urged leaders and diaspora groups to avoid ethnic-based political discussions.

“Do not take tribalism to the diaspora; you cannot go abroad and just talk to one tribe,” Wetang’ula said, warning that Kenya’s international image risked being tainted if political leaders encouraged exclusivity based on ethnicity.

Wetang’ula was accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, and other regional leaders. The event addressed concerns over rising tribal rhetoric both locally and among Kenyans abroad.

Gachagua, who launched a satellite DCP office in Seattle on July 14, said he travelled to the US on July 9 for a two-month engagement tour covering Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, where he plans to hold town hall meetings and interact with diaspora communities.

He also accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of financing chaos during last month’s anti-government protests, claiming that Kindiki received Sh60 million from President Ruto to fund a disruptive campaign aimed at tarnishing his reputation and that of his allies in Mt Kenya.

“They paid goons to cause mayhem and frame us for it so that the public would turn against us. But Kenyans are not blind; they can see through the deception,” Gachagua alleged.

He further cautioned Mt Kenya residents to be wary of internal divisions allegedly being orchestrated ahead of the 2027 general election, pointing fingers at former Presidential Advisor Moses Kuria.

“Whenever you see a party or an individual like Moses Kuria praising certain ideas or directions, understand that it is aligned with what the President wants,” Gachagua said.

“This is not accidental. There is a calculated political strategy to divide Mt Kenya votes into two blocs. Unfortunately, some of our own are being used to achieve this.”

Gachagua maintained that his remarks were not aimed at inciting discord but at safeguarding regional unity.

“This is a time for our people to reflect, not to quarrel. Unity is strength, and that is what we must safeguard above all else,” he said.

His comments followed Kuria’s resignation as Senior Economic Advisor to the President. Kuria confirmed his departure via a statement on X, saying he personally informed President Ruto of his decision, which the President “graciously accepted.”

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Gachagua also accused Kindiki of using State funds under the pretext of empowerment programmes to conduct early campaigns for 2027.

“The money he’s flying around with in helicopters could fix hospitals and schools. Instead, it’s being thrown around in the name of empowerment. But young people are paying attention,” he said.

Outlining his vision for the presidency, Gachagua promised to prioritise ending extrajudicial killings and restoring the rule of law if elected.

“My first priority would be to end abductions and stop extrajudicial killings and restore the rule of law. The second thing would be to allow institutions such as Parliament to have autonomy to enable it to make effective decisions,” he said.

He also criticised Wetang’ula, accusing him of abandoning neutrality.

“A Speaker should be neutral, but what we have now is someone who campaigns for the president, attends harambees, and issues political threats. That’s not the role of a neutral parliamentary head,” he said.

According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), at least 38 people were killed and over 130 injured during the recent Saba Saba protests, which also resulted in extensive property damage and business losses amounting to millions of shillings.