Gachagua: We can't trust police to protect our votes
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the opposition's plan to deploy groups to guard polling stations during the 2027 elections. This follows warnings from Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen that such actions would be considered illegal interference with security duties.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights deep-seated political tensions and a lack of trust in state institutions regarding electoral integrity in Kenya.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking at a past event / HANDOUT Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended calls by the opposition to protect votes during the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The former Deputy President claimed the current security leadership cannot be trusted to safeguard the electoral process.
Speaking after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned against politicians deploying groups to guard polling stations, Gachagua insisted that citizens have a right to protect their votes.
He likened the move to hiring private security despite the presence of police.
"We saw Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen criticising us on the plans to guard our votes. Are the votes his?" Gachagua said.
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