DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has dared the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to arrest him hours after DCI dismissed his allegations over the stolen KSh500 million exhibit in an ongoing fuel procurement investigation.

Speaking on Sunday April 5, 2026, Gachagua said he would not be intimidated, insisting he stands by his remarks and is ready to face the consequences.

“I spoke at Gakoe and explained the issues surrounding the conflict and how a KSh500 million exhibit was stolen,” he said.

“Now I see the DCI writing statements to intimidate me. Let me tell you, if you want to arrest me, come and arrest me and see what will follow.”

Gachagua claimed the DCI was focusing on him instead of pursuing individuals he claimed had attacked him and his supporters at various public events.

“Before you threaten me with arrest, I want those who attacked us in Limuru during a funeral to be arrested and taken to court,” he said.

He further alleged that his supporters had been assaulted in Mwiki, Kariobangi and Witima, and demanded action against those responsible.

“Do not intimidate us. We have the right to freedom of expression to defend Kenyans,” Gachagua said.

In a statement, the DCI described Gachagua’s allegations regarding recoveries and exhibits in the ongoing probe into the suspected irregular procurement of fuel cargo by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum as false, unfounded and malicious.

“The allegations levelled against the DCI lack any factual or evidentiary basis and are clearly intended to undermine public confidence in a key national law enforcement institution,” the DCI reported.

According to the government agency, all evidence and exhibits related to the case are being handled professionally and in accordance with the law.

It also revealed that it is analyzing Gachagua’s full remarks, particularly those delivered in Gikuyu, to determine whether they may amount to offences under the National Cohesion and Integration Act, including hate speech.

“The DCI will not hesitate to take appropriate action where the law has been broken, irrespective of the status or position of any individual,” read part of the statement.

However, the DCP party leader maintained that he would continue speaking out, suggesting he has more information meant for sharing with Kenyans.