The questioning took place at the Deputy President's residence in Karen, Nairobi. These events have raised significant concern within political circles.
The DCI’s Serious Crimes Unit, based on Kiambu Road, is handling the investigations. They called in several close associates of DP Gachagua to record their statements.
Among those questioned were former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu and former Embakasi West MP Eric Theuri. Both now serve in advisory roles in the Deputy President’s office, with Wambugu as a political advisor and Theuri as a youth advisor.
Munene wa Mumbi, the private secretary to the Deputy President, also recorded a statement. The investigations aim to uncover the extent of their involvement in what President William Ruto described as acts of anarchy and treason.
The DCI has extended its probe to include several Members of Parliament. Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and Embakasi Central MP Mejja Donk have been summoned.
They are suspected of being part of a network that allegedly orchestrated the infiltration of disruptive elements during the protests.
The investigations are expected to widen, with more MPs and at least one former Governor reportedly on the radar of the Serious Crimes Unit.
These officials are being called upon to explain their roles in the unrest that led to an unprecedented breach of Parliament.
These developments come at a time of heightened political tension. There have been rumors of a potential impeachment motion against Deputy President Gachagua. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has warned that such a move would be strongly opposed.
Governor Kahiga stated, "Any attempt to impeach the Deputy President will be seen as an attack on the people of Mount Kenya. We will not take it lightly, and it will have serious consequences. Those considering this path should prepare for a significant backlash."
The issue has also sparked reactions on social media. Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba took to the platform X (formerly Twitter) to express her concerns. She suggested that the impeachment talk is a diversion tactic by the government to shift attention away from its own problems.
"Someone thinks bringing a tribal card against the DP and leaders of Mount Kenya will distract from the issues highlighted by the protestors. Presenting an impeachment against DP Gachagua is a decoy to shift the attention," she wrote.
The anti-government protests, mainly driven by the younger generation dubbed "Gen Z," have been a significant source of unrest.
The demonstrators have voiced their frustrations over various issues, including economic hardships, unemployment, and perceived government corruption.
The protests have sometimes turned violent, leading to clashes with police and property damage.
The term "goons" has been used to describe individuals who allegedly participated in the protests with the intent to cause chaos.
These individuals are believed to have been funded and organized by certain political figures to destabilize the government and push specific agendas.
The DCI’s investigation aims to establish a clear link between these individuals and the high-ranking officials in DP Gachagua’s office.
If the allegations are proven true, the implicated officials could face serious legal consequences, including charges of incitement to violence and conspiracy to commit acts of treason.
The investigations are ongoing, and the DCI is expected to summon more individuals as new information comes to light.
The public’s response to these developments has been mixed. Some support the investigations, seeing them as a necessary step to maintain law and order and hold those responsible accountable.
Others view the probe as politically motivated, aimed at weakening the Deputy President’s influence and tarnishing his reputation.
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