Interior Cabinet Secretary Stories

New security operations base unveiled in Laikipia as state steps up fight against banditry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Murkomen said the additional command centre would also help combat the spill-over of criminal activities that have crossed into neighbouring counties,...

State to roll out ID tracking system to give Kenyans real-time application updates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

The Interior CS further noted the importance of mobile registration outreach programmes, which aim to bring ID services closer to the people.

Kenyans to get national IDs automatically upon turning 18, CS Murkomen says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Murkomen assured critics that the government remains committed to securing the country while ensuring equal rights for all citizens.

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.

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.

Murkomen warns against social media misuse, defends police over abduction claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.

Kindiki tops list of possible DP Gachagua's successors amid impeachment - TIFA poll
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2024

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi was ranked second in overall preference for the DP role, receiving support from five per cent of respondents,...

Kindiki insists evidence shows politicians were involved in anti-govt protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

He emphasised that the government will not tolerate a repeat of the violence that erupted in June and July.

Interior CS Kindiki says 42 people, not 61, died during Gen Z protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

CS Kindiki also defended the police response to the protests, insisting that there is no evidence of brutality.

Kindiki directs county commissioners to oversee timely completion of State projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2024

Kindiki also said that job opportunities requiring no skills should be allocated to local residents.

Kindiki warns against false claims on Endarasha school fire, calls for sensitivity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

He insisted that the government has been transparent about the incident and that any information related to it will be shared in a coordinated manner.

Fact Check: Interior nominee Kindiki's false claim about Haiti mission funding
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 01, 2024

United States has been by far the main political and financial backer of the Multinational Security Support mission, pledging a total of Sh 38.8billio...

Kindiki promises to enforce Maraga Taskforce's recommendations' for prison reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 01, 2024

Under former Vice President Moody Awori's leadership, the service underwent major reforms that focused on improving prisons and prisoners' welfare.

From lecturer to CS: Kindiki's illustrious career in politics, academia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2024

Kindiki, who was part of the 22 Cabinet nominees fronted by President William Ruto, told MPs he was confident he'd deliver in the Interior docket.

Why I retained Kindiki in the security docket - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2024

In return, Kindiki told the President that he had his full support in the decision he had made for the interest of the country.

'Nobody will be spared': Kindiki warns leaders against negative ethnicity, incitement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2024

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki vowed on Monday that his ministry would go after leaders who promote negative ethnicity, saying none would...

CS Kindiki warns against national leaders engaging in ethnic politics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2024

The CS said those who are openly advocating for ethnic interests are betraying public trust and violating the Constitution.

Three CSs sued by rights lobby over 'laxity' in flood disaster response
Barack Oduor  |  May 17, 2024

The KHRC specifically criticises Kindiki for issuing a directive to evacuate all persons residing within the 30-meter riparian corridor of rivers and...

State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured perso...

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