Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a warning ahead of DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua’s return.
Speaking on August 19, CS Murkomen stated that no disruption linked to political tensions would be tolerated during the tournament.
Murkomen moreover stated that the government is working with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to ensure order during the match while rallying Kenyans to throw their full support behind Harambee Stars.
CS Murkomen warns Gachagua against interfering with Kasarani quarter-finals. Photo: Courtesy.
The former DP is expected to jet into the county on Thursday, August 21, after prematurely ending his tour in the United States.
In a press briefing on August 18, the Democratic Citizen Party of Kenya (DCP) urged Kenyans to mobilize and gather at strategic locations to receive the former DP.
Deputy party leader, Cleophas Malala, confirmed that Gachagua’s return remains on schedule and called for massive public support during his arrival.
Malala called on Kenyans to converge at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from 8 AM to receive Gachagua, with plans for what they described as ‘a mother of all peaceful processions’.
He also assured supporters that the DCP had notified the Inspector General of Police about the planned activities and demanded security provision in advance.
Malala further warned of an alleged state-backed plot to abduct the former DP, citing arrest threats issued by DP Kithure Kindiki and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.
Malala also claimed that the party had received intelligence indicating a possible assassination attempt.
