Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has refused to record a statement with the police regarding his allegations of terrorism links involving President William Ruto, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and Al Shabaab. Gachagua stated he is willing to provide information to the US Senate but not to Kenyan police or the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have urged Gachagua to cooperate with Kenyan authorities and substantiate his claims by recording a statement. Murkomen emphasized that Gachagua must be held accountable for his statements and comply with investigations. Amid these tensions, Gachagua cut short his visit to the United States to return to Kenya and lead the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in preparation for the November by-elections. His return is seen as pivotal for the opposition, which has experienced a relative lull since his departure a month prior. Gachagua is expected back in Kenya to rally party candidates and manage election campaigns.