Gachagua spoke on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during a church service at PEFA Church in Karatina, Nyeri County, where he also addressed his ongoing Wamunyoro consultations and his political plans ahead of the 2027 General Election.

He said he would formally present the outcome of the 45-day consultations at Wamunyoro on Monday, August 24, as the meetings come to an end.

“I will give the full report on the Wamunyoro consultations on Monday as the conclave comes to the end,” Gachagua said.

The DCP leader said the consultations had enabled him to listen to Kenyans and gather views on the country’s political direction ahead of the 2027 elections.

The meetings at his Wamunyoro residence have involved delegations from different regions and groups as he seeks to shape a political strategy for the next election.

Gachagua also mounted a spirited defence of Uhuru, warning Ruto against involving the retired president in his political battles.

“Uhuru Kenyatta must be allowed to enjoy his retirement without Ruto bothering him,” he said.

He further praised Uhuru for rejecting attempts to work with Ruto, saying the former president risked damaging his reputation if he returned to the government’s political fold.

“I want to laud President Uhuru for rejecting any attempts by Ruto to work with him. If he agrees to work with Ruto he will taint his name,” Gachagua said.

Gachagua’s latest remarks came as Uhuru himself spoke publicly in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, where he urged political leaders to allow Kenyans to freely choose their preferred candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Turning his guns on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Gachagua mocked him over his recent warning to Kenyans against going to places where “goons” are expected.

“Kijana mdogo mtukutu,” Gachagua said in reference to Murkomen, in remarks that immediately drew political attention.

Gachagua also sought to distance himself from the failures of the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing that he had tried to prevent the government from imploding while he served as Deputy President.

“I am not responsible for the regime’s failures. I tried to save Ruto from destabilising his own government,” he said.

The former Deputy President has increasingly intensified his criticism of Ruto as he positions the DCP as part of the opposition camp ahead of the 2027 polls.

His Wamunyoro consultations have been closely watched as he weighs the political options available to the Mt Kenya region and the wider opposition.

Gachagua is expected to conclude the consultations on Monday before embarking on the next phase of his political programme.

He has also announced plans to travel to the United States on Wednesday, August 26, with his wife, Dorcas Rigathi, for engagements with Kenyans in the diaspora and discussions on his political strategy.

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Speaking during the funeral of Zipporah Kosgey, wife of former Tinderet MP Henry Kosgey, in Kipkoror Village, Nandi Hills Constituency, Murkomen said security agencies would not tolerate criminal activities disguised as peaceful protests.

The CS accused some politicians of attempting to exploit the planned demonstrations for political gain after failing to rally opposition against the Finance Bill.

“Some politicians who failed to find fault with this year’s Finance Bill, just want to cause chaos next week. These people are misusing other people’s children, yet neither they nor their children turn up in those demonstrations. They pay others to do it for them,” Murkomen said.

His remarks come amid growing anticipation over planned protests by youth groups commemorating last year’s nationwide anti-government demonstrations that were largely driven by Gen Z activists.

While acknowledging the constitutional right to assemble and demonstrate, Murkomen cautioned that the freedom does not extend to criminal conduct.

“The Constitution under Article 37 guarantees every Kenyan the right to protest and assemble peacefully, but that right does not cover criminal activities,” he said.

He warned that law enforcement officers would firmly deal with anyone found engaging in violence, destruction of public property or attacks on innocent citizens.

“Those who will burn police stations, loot, destroy government property and attack law-abiding citizens will be met with the full force of the law,” Murkomen stated.

The Interior CS further dismissed any notion that the government’s ongoing compensation programme for victims affected during previous protests should be interpreted as tolerance for lawlessness.

According to Murkomen, compensation efforts are aimed at addressing losses suffered by victims and should not be viewed as an opportunity for criminal elements to repeat acts of vandalism and looting.

He maintained that security agencies have been placed on high alert ahead of the planned demonstrations and reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property while safeguarding constitutional freedoms.

The CS urged young people to avoid being manipulated into participating in violent activities and instead exercise their rights within the confines of the law.

His comments are expected to fuel debate over the planned anniversary protests, which organizers say are intended to honour those who lost their lives and demand greater accountability from the government.

As the country prepares for the demonstrations, authorities have reiterated that peaceful protesters will be protected, but warned that anyone found engaging in criminal acts will face legal consequences.

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The high-stakes clash at the Etihad saw Erling Haaland strike the decisive goal in the second half, handing City a crucial win that cut Arsenal’s lead at the top to just three points with a game in hand.

Despite the defeat, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta tried to rally hope, insisting: “The Premier League starts again almost… five games to play so game on.”

But back home, Kenyan social media had already declared open season on Arsenal fans.

It was supposed to be the day Arsenal finally silenced the doubters.

Instead, it was the day the doubters broke into song, and Kenya’s social media descended into gloriously chaotic mourning.

Erling Haaland’s 65th-minute winner gave Manchester City a 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, slashing the Gunners’ Premier League lead to just three points.

ESPN For millions of Kenyan Arsenal fans, and there are legions of them, it wasn’t just a football result. It was a national emergency.

In what was billed as the biggest Premier League game in years, Arsenal appeared to have one hand on the English Premier League trophy for months,seeking their first league crown since 2004, but City now have momentum and a crucial game in hand.

During a frantic first half, Kai Havertz equalized for Arsenal just 107 seconds after Rayan Cherki had scored a dazzling solo goal, giving the Gunners hope.

But Haaland’s winner in the 65th minute, and a Havertz header that flew over in the 95th minute, left Mikel Arteta literally on his knees in the technical area.

The image of a kneeling Arteta became the meme that launched a thousand group chats.

Seconds after the full-time whistle, City fans unveiled a banner reading “Panic On The Streets Of London”, a reference to a 1986 Smiths hit, as pundits scrambled to declare the title race wide open.

Kenya’s king of comedy, Timothy Kimani, better known as Njugush was, predictably, the first to arrive at the scene of the crime.

Though a staunch Manchester United supporter himself, Njugush has made a second career out of eulogising Arsenal fans during their darkest hours.

When Arsenal lost to City in the Carabao Cup final just weeks earlier, Njugush left fans in stitches after posting a throwback video of himself in tears outside the Etihad Stadium while wearing an Arsenal jersey, pairing the clip with a dramatic “Kilio, kilio…” soundtrack.

After Sunday’s result, fans flooded his comments demanding a sequel, and Kenyans on X (formerly Twitter) were already tagging him with videos of Arteta’s kneeling moment, the caption writing itself: “Njugush, tuma condolences.”

“Murkomen Anataka Mtu Amwambie”

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, a politician known for his sharp Twitter fingers and love of banter, is a well-documented Manchester City admirer.

With City now just three points behind Arsenal and holding a game in hand, Kenyans didn’t need to wait long before trolling Arsenal fans in government. Murkomen’s timeline lit up with tagging from gleeful City supporters, with one viral post asking: “CS, sasa unaweza lala vizuri?” (CS, can you sleep well now?)

Murkomen, who rarely misses a moment to weigh in on anything trending,from church disruptions to Jubaland, was being dragged into the football conversation whether he liked it or not.

Meanwhile, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, himself long associated with Arsenal’s heartbreaking tradition of almost winning, found himself at the centre of an irresistible Kenyan political punchline.

A man who has come close to the Kenyan presidency multiple times without seizing it, Kalonzo has become the unofficial mascot of Arsenal’s nearly-men era.

By Sunday evening, memes comparing Kalonzo’s political career to Arsenal’s title runs were blanketing the internet, with one trending post reading: “Arsenal na Kalonzo, wote wawili wanaelewa maana ya ‘almost’.” (Arsenal and Kalonzo — both understand what ‘almost’ means.)

Kenya’s Arsenal fanbase, one of the largest and most passionate on the continent, is no stranger to this particular flavour of heartbreak.

Under Arteta, Arsenal have now finished as runners-up in each of the past three seasons, and the sense that the title is slipping away again will be difficult to shake.

Statistically, April is Arsenal’s worst month under Arteta, with a win rate of just 41%, while City, by contrast, boast an 80% win rate in April under Guardiola.

For Kenyan fans who set alarms, skipped church, and gathered in living rooms across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu to watch the game, this pattern is not a statistic. It is a trauma response.

Arsenal’s remaining fixtures pit them against Newcastle, Fulham, Burnley, West Ham, and Crystal Palace, all sides in the lower half, while City face Everton, Bournemouth, Brentford, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa.

A City win over Burnley on Wednesday would see them go top of the table for the first time since the opening weekend of the season.

The title race is alive. The memes are flourishing. And somewhere in Nairobi, Njugush is already warming up his camera.

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