The recent chaotic incident at a PCEA church in Mwiki, Kasarani, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was present, has triggered a stern warning from Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, placing Gachagua in a precarious position.

Murkomen’s remarks have outlined three potential scenarios that could unfold for the former Deputy President.

On Monday, April 7, Murkomen addressed the media, stating that if the church disruption was orchestrated, legal action would be taken.

“If perhaps the incident was stage-managed, then they set themselves up. If that’s the case, investigations will reveal that it was orchestrated. Should it prove to be stage-managed, we will arrest the one pretending to be hurt — if they were indeed behind it — and they will face legal action,” Murkomen warned.

He also clarified that the government was not involved in the chaos and emphasized impartiality.

“As I said, my job as the Cabinet Secretary for Internal Security is not to take sides. Whether someone is in government, in the opposition, or engaged in politics, our role as a security department is to ensure peace in the country and adherence to the law.”

Here are the three scenarios Gachagua potentially faces:

1. Investigation Reveals Stage-Managed Incident

If investigations by the authorities, currently underway, determine that the chaos was indeed orchestrated by Gachagua or his allies, he could face legal repercussions.

Murkomen has made it clear that “they will face legal action,” regardless of political affiliation.

2. Investigation Clears Gachagua

Conversely, if the investigation concludes that Gachagua was not involved in staging the disruption, he would be cleared of any wrongdoing.

This scenario would likely heighten political tensions, with Gachagua potentially using the incident to rally support.

3. Ongoing Uncertainty and Political Fallout

Regardless of the investigation’s outcome, the incident and Murkomen’s warning have created a cloud of uncertainty around Gachagua.

This situation could lead to political fallout, potentially affecting his future political ambitions and relationships within the government.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has also weighed in on the incident, noting that the church did not notify the police of Gachagua’s presence, which led to inadequate security measures.

The DCI has initiated its own investigation into the chaos.

The incident occurred on Sunday, April 6, when a group of youths disrupted a church service attended by Gachagua, forcing his bodyguards to fire shots into the air to restore order.

Murkomen’s warning has placed Gachagua in a delicate position, with the outcome of the ongoing investigations set to have significant political ramifications.