Gachagua Wants Murkomen Replaced, Says Davis Chirchir Would Make a Better Interior CS

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, arguing that Roads and Transport CS Davis Chirchir would be a more suitable choice to lead the Interior Ministry.

Speaking during a press briefing on May 25, 2026, Gachagua claimed the Interior docket requires a mature and experienced leader because of its responsibility for national security and law enforcement.
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According to Gachagua, Chirchir possesses the temperament and experience needed to handle the sensitive ministry. 

He also proposed former Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet as another potential candidate for the position. 

“Even Davis Chirchir, you can move him from Transport and bring him to Interior. He’s very mature,” Gachagua said, while arguing that the country needs stronger leadership in the security sector as it approaches the 2027 General Election.

The former deputy president connected his criticism to recent security incidents involving President William Ruto, including the latest breach during a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County, where an individual managed to get close to the presidential dais before security officers intervened.

Following the incident, authorities announced changes within the Presidential Escort Unit aimed at strengthening protection around the Head of State.

Despite being one of the government's strongest critics, Gachagua emphasized that President Ruto's safety should remain a national priority.

“We want William Ruto out of office, but we want him out through the ballot. We do not want him out of office through any other method,” he stated.

He argued that any threat to the President's security could create political instability and urged the government to strengthen presidential protection measures.

The remarks add to the increasingly public feud between Gachagua and senior figures in the Kenya Kwanza administration following his fallout with President Ruto. 

As political alignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 election, disagreements over governance, security, and leadership appointments are becoming a major feature of Kenya's political debate.

Murkomen has not publicly responded to Gachagua's latest comments, but the Interior Ministry has maintained that security agencies remain committed to protecting both national leaders and the public.