Speaking on Wednesday during a funeral service in Kalawa Ward, Mbooni Constituency, Makueni County, Gachagua claimed that an intelligence officer followed him for nearly 200 kilometers from Nairobi to Makueni.
He decried the use of government resources, saying they could be better utilized to address national security challenges.
“It’s wasteful to spend public funds on such unnecessary monitoring,” Gachagua remarked during his address.
“If you’re interested in what I have to say, why not assign officers from Makueni to gather the information instead of trailing me all the way from Nairobi?”
He also posted the image of the officer and the car allegedly involved in the surveillance on his social media platforms, sparking public debate.
Gachagua further expressed discontent with what he perceives as targeted harassment since his impeachment in October 2024.
“This is not the first time I’ve noticed unmarked vehicles monitoring me. They watch my movements and even observe who visits my homes in Nairobi and Nyeri,” he said.
The former Deputy President likened these tactics to the oppressive measures employed during the infamous Special Branch era under former President Daniel arap Moi’s regime.
He warned that if any harm were to befall him, the state would bear full responsibility.
Despite these allegations, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has consistently refuted claims of targeting Gachagua.
On the political front, Gachagua signaled his willingness to negotiate a coalition with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
However, he set a high bar, urging Kalonzo to double the voter registration numbers in the Ukambani region, which currently stands at two million.
“Politics is about numbers,” Gachagua emphasized. “For Mount Kenya to consider aligning with you, we need to see stronger voter mobilization efforts.”
These remarks come as Gachagua continues to challenge the government while promising his supporters a clear political direction in January 2025.
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