The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
In a statement, DCI issued the summons following Gachagua’s revelations that the state wanted him dead.
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Gachagua, on Sunday October 20 revealed that he had survived two assassination attempts.
The DCI said: “On October 20th, 2024, during a press conference, you publicly stated that there had been multiple assassination attempts on your life.
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You were quoted saying, “On August 30th, in Kisumu, undercover security agents entered my room, bugged it, and one of them tried to poison my food. We detected it and were able to escape the scheme. I was supposed to be killed by food poisoning.”
You went further to state, “On September 3rd, another team from the National Intelligence Service came to Nyeri and tried to poison food that was meant for me and the Kikuyu council of elders.”
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Gachagua sensationally made the allegations outside Karen Hospital after being discharged.
He was admitted to the facility on Thursday afternoon after suffering intense chest pains, a situation that could not allow his cross-examination in the Senate to proceed.
According to the DCI, “These are serious allegations emanating from a person of your stature and cannot be taken lightly.”
Gachagua is expected at the DCI Headquarters along Kiambu Road, to record a statement and enable investigations into the allegations.
“We understand the sensitivity of the allegations and assure you that this matter will be handled with the seriousness it deserves. Your statement is a crucial component of our investigation. Thank you for your prompt attention and your cooperation,” DCI said.
Senate upheld a decision to impeach Gachagua before he moved to court to challenge the ouster.
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The court also handed the former Mathira Member of Parlaiment some reprieve after stopping his replacement.
President William Ruto on Friday nominated Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President before the National Assembly overwhelmingly approved the decision in a special sitting.
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