Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence following a key Supreme Court ruling, using the moment to outline an aggressive political strategy set to unfold in February.
Speaking in Nairobi on Friday, he framed the ruling as a turning point that would shape his next moves.
Gachagua said the judgment had clarified the political terrain and removed what he termed “manufactured uncertainty” around his future. He insisted the ruling had strengthened his resolve rather than weakened it.
At the centre of his February plan are nationwide political actions he says will pressure state institutions to respect the rule of law.
He warned that public patience was wearing thin and that decisive action was now unavoidable.
The former Deputy President directly addressed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing the police leadership of failing to act on serious allegations raised against officers. He issued a mid-February deadline for what he called concrete and verifiable action.
Gachagua reiterated claims that his life was endangered during the January 25 incident at ACK Witima Church in Othaya.
He maintained that the matter went beyond politics and touched on the safety of citizens and places of worship.
He said his February agenda would involve sustained civic mobilisation if his demands were ignored.
According to him, these actions would be lawful, organised, and spread across major towns.
The former DP also trained his fire on Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, accusing the ministry of shielding rogue elements within the security services. He argued that accountability must begin at the top.
Gachagua dismissed government claims that the church incident was stage-managed, calling them an insult to victims affected by teargas and chaos.
He said the Supreme Court ruling had emboldened him to confront what he described as state-sponsored intimidation.
Opposition leaders allied to him welcomed his remarks, saying February would mark a critical phase in resistance politics.
They argued that the ruling had shifted momentum back to the opposition camp.
As February approaches, Gachagua portrayed himself as unbowed and ready for confrontation. He said the coming weeks would test whether institutions serve citizens or power.