The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has pushed back against claims made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during an Easter Sunday service at AIPCA Gakoe Church in Gatundu North, Kiambu County.
In a statement, the agency dismissed the allegations surrounding the handling of recoveries and exhibits linked to an ongoing probe into the suspected irregular procurement of fuel cargo by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, saying they lacked any factual or evidentiary grounding. It added that the remarks appeared intended to erode public trust in the institution.
“The allegations levelled against the DCI in the course of Rigathi Gachagua's speech are false, unfounded and malicious. The claims he made concerning recoveries and exhibits in regard to the ongoing probe into the suspected irregular procurement of fuel cargo by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum lack any factual or evidentiary basis and are clearly intended to undermine public confidence in a key national law enforcement institution,” the agency said.
In a statement on April 5, 2026, during a church service in Kiambu County, Gachagua claimed that the DCI and President William Ruto were involved in the alleged taking of Sh500 million that had been allegedly held as exhibit in a case linked to the importation of substandard fuel worth over Sh4 billion.
According to the DCI, all material connected to the investigation is being processed in line with established procedures and the law.
“Any exhibits, evidence or information that has come to the attention of the DCI in relation to the matter in question is being handled strictly and professionally as provided for in our Service Standing Orders and the laws of Kenya.”
The agency further noted it is analysing the full content of Gachagua’s remarks, including sections delivered in Gikuyu, to assess whether any statements may breach the law. Possible offences under review include provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act and the Penal Code, such as hate speech, ethnic contempt, or incitement.
Reaffirming its stance, the DCI said it remains guided by the Constitution and committed to impartial investigations.
“The DCI remains a professional, independent and impartial agency guided solely by the law, the Constitution and the highest standards of integrity. No amount of political rhetoric or attacks will distract us from our constitutional mandate of investigating serious crimes and upholding justice for all Kenyans.”
The agency also called for restraint among the public, urging Kenyans to avoid divisive narratives during the Easter period.
