Gachagua
blamed the government, including Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, for the surge
in insecurity during his speech at ACK St. Thomas Cathedral, just days after
his DCP party's big win in the Ol Kalou by-election.
He framed
the victory as a sign of Mt. Kenya region's push against President Ruto ahead
of 2027 elections.
Tourism leaders like Mohammed Hersi slammed the comments as irresponsible, highlighting the sector's vital role with $12.7 billion in 2025 GDP and 1.8 million jobs, while online views split along political lines.