Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Stories

As more police officers are deployed to Haiti, Kenyans put government in a spot over insecurity at home
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.

What President Ruto expects from his newly appointed cabinet secretaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

Speaking at State House, Nairobi, the President expressed his confidence in their leadership and experience, urging them to serve with integrity and f...

Ruto’s Cabinet combined net worth hits Sh18 billion, who holds the most wealth?
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

With a combined net worth of Sh18 billion, this group of Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) is among the richest in Kenya's history.

House committee gives nod to Ruto's three diplomatic nominees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The three individuals include Ababu Namwamba as the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), Andrew Kar...

President Ruto's cabinet nominees face MPs for vetting today
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe will be expected to outline his plans to enhance the agricultural sector, particularly the tea, coffee, and dairy industries, which President Ru...

Interior CS Murkomen to challenge court ruling holding police IG liable for junior officers’ actions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The ruling centred around a decision made by former IG Koome to suspend the rights of KMPDU members to strike.

Cybercrime and misuse of social media could land you in jail, warns Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

He noted that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse for criminal activity, particularly on social media.

Concerns raised over ethical issues, gender balance as Ruto’s Cabinet nominees prepare for vetting
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Some have questioned Kagwe’s possible involvement in procurement scandals at KEMSA during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kenya faces funding challenge as record number of students qualify to join universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The 2024 increase, which represents an additional 45,258 students compared to last year, raises concerns over how the government will fund these candi...

Treasury CS Mbadi proposes new budgeting system to clear Sh600bn pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The CS said that the total pending bills, currently estimated at Sh663 billion, could potentially decrease to around Sh450 billion after a full verifi...

Former NTSA chief vows to tackle fake papers, ghost workers if appointed to PSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Mejja further criticised the current public service verification system, which he said only checks academic papers intermittently.

Ex-CS Karanja eyes better ties with Brazil, timely communication as ambassador
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Acknowledging that communication challenges exist within various government departments, Karanja noted that it was crucial to address these issues imm...

Ex-DIG of Police Gabow defends leadership during 2022 Bomas chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

"We were working for the IEBC as employees. Whatever we did is the same principle I could even use tomorrow if I am made in charge," he explained.

Former ICT CS Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u rejects Ruto's ambassadorial nomination to Ghana
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 10, 2025

She becomes the second nominee to decline the post of heading Kenya’s diplomatic mission in Accra.

KNEC gives another chance to those who missed KCSE exams as mid-year tests set for rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said plans are underway to introduce a mid-year KCSE exam series in July.

How to access 2024 KCSE exam results online after official release
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

According to Ogamba, the results are available online via a secure link on the KNEC website.

MPs recalled for special sitting to consider Ruto's cabinet nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The three nominees—former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo (ICT), former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Investment), and former Nyeri Senator...

Low turnout marks day one of learning as schools reopen for 2025 first term
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jan 06, 2025

Grade 8 students transitioning to Grade 9 also faced challenges, with some schools lacking classrooms to accommodate them.

Government announces key directives ahead of schools reopening for first term in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

Ogamba reiterated that the 348 boarding schools which were closed last year due to safety standards would reopen only after meeting the necessary safe...

Government announces new strict measures on LPG refilling, licensing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

The regulations follow a deadly gas explosion in February 2024 that claimed six lives and injured over 200 people.

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