Murkomen's Stern Warning To Gachagua Ahead Of His Return
The Democratic for Citizens Party (DCP) leader is scheduled to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, August 21, following his trip to the United States.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has warned politicians, among them former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, against meddling in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-final match set for Friday, August 22, at Kasarani Stadium.
Addressing the press in Murang’a on Tuesday, August 19, Murkomen said the National Police Service would step up security measures to guarantee the Harambee Stars’ clash with Madagascar proceeds without interruptions.
"I want to thank the National Police Service for doing a fantastic job to secure Kasarani on Sunday to ensure that we abide by the CAF rule, and we know that on Friday we will have a very big match, and I want to assure the citizens of Kenya that we will do the same in the upcoming game," Murkomen stated.
Fans at Kasarani Stadium during Harambee Stars' match vs Zambia on August 17, 2025. /HARAMBEE STARS
"Any interference from political actors, both in the country and those who are coming in, will not be tolerated during this match. We want peace to prevail in our nation," he warned.
Murkomen, while urging Kenyans to keep rallying behind the national team, said the government is awaiting guidance from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the required security measures to guarantee a smooth and incident-free match.
"We are waiting for the directions to the CAF, and once that is done, we will ask Kenyans again to ensure that they support Harambee stars and ensure that they abide by the rules, and see how seamless it will be," Murkomen stated.
The Democratic for Citizens Party (DCP) leader is scheduled to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, August 21, following his trip to the United States.
In a statement on Monday, August 18, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala announced that thousands of supporters are expected to assemble at the airport from 8 a.m. to welcome Gachagua.
He added that Gachagua will lead what he described as “the mother of all peaceful processions” from the airport to the CBD before proceeding to the Kamukunji grounds for a rally.
Malala said the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has already been notified of the planned procession and urged the police not to interfere but instead provide security.
He further warned the government against arresting Gachagua upon his arrival, arguing that such a move could spark protests and disrupt the ongoing tournaments.
"If you apprehend Rigathi Gachagua the following day, you will see demonstrations, and yet the Harambee Stars will be playing on Friday, because I'm sure that if Gachagua is apprehended, we will not be able to see the Harambee Stars play on Friday for the quarter finals," Malala said.
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala addressing a crowd alongside DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua in Trans Nzoia County on July 4, 2025. /CLEOPHAS MALALA
