Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his remarks, warning that possible rigging in the 2027 presidential election could spark worse violence than the 2007 post-election crisis.
In a letter addressed to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), Gachagua's lawyer, Kibe Mungai, said the deputy president's statement was constitutionally protected under Article 33, which guarantees freedom of expression. "Our client warned that if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission attempts to manipulate the 2027 elections, the country may experience worse violence than in 2007," said Mungai.
The NCIC had earlier censured Gachagua for comments deemed inflammatory and hinting at potential violence in the 2027 elections.
The commission said it had summoned him and was working with relevant authorities to ensure accountability.
