Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has refused to record a statement with the Kenyan police regarding his allegations linking President William Ruto to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Al Shabaab. Gachagua stated he is willing to provide information to the US Senate instead. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have both urged Gachagua to cooperate with the police and substantiate his terrorism claims by recording a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Murkomen emphasized that Gachagua must be held accountable for his remarks. Meanwhile, a power struggle has emerged between the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai (IG Kanja) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) over control of police recruitment and payroll, involving a Ksh.60 billion budget. The dispute threatens the planned recruitment of 10,000 new police officers in September. Interior CS Murkomen has convened urgent meetings to resolve the impasse. Separately, the 2025 Devolution Conference has commenced in Homa Bay, with President Ruto scheduled to officially open the event. The conference features business exhibitions and highlights progress and challenges in Kenya's devolved governance system. Kindiki also pledged development projects for northeastern Kenya and dismissed claims of Al Shabaab recruitment in the region.