Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Stories

Murkomen vows crackdown on ex-security officers forming armed political groups
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

Murkomen raised alarm over a rising trend where former disciplined service members are allegedly misusing their military training to incite fear and t...

Reuben Kigame seeks court order to prosecute top cops over brutality during Gen Z protests
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 31, 2025

Reuben Kigame is seeking a declaration that the desecration of bodies and public display of police brutality during the peaceful public protests amoun...

Muturi rejects Murkomen's claim that anti-terror law was passed under his tenure as speaker
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

Muturi maintained that what passed during his tenure was the Security Laws (Amendment) Act of 2014, which dealt with broader legal reforms.

Murkomen puts inciting politicians on notice, vows crackdown in Rift Valley
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 23, 2025

Murkomen pointed out that most of those behind the incitement are not from Uasin Gishu or even the wider Rift Valley region.

Firearm smugglers from Uganda to Kenya mapped, arrests imminent, says Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Murkomen said intelligence reports indicate that the suspects have exploited porous border routes between Kenya and Uganda to smuggle guns and ammunit...

Murkomen denies existence of police death squad amid claims of extrajudicial killings during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently alleged that a specialised 101-member squad trained in abductions and killings is behind recent prot...

Kindiki, Murkomen fight back against petition to remove them from Roll of Advocates
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 15, 2025

In June, Nairobi-based advocate Kepha Ojijo filed a motion seeking the removal of Kindiki and Murkomen from the Roll of Advocates, citing their allege...

Activists blast Ruto, Murkomen over use of live bullets in protests, call for police accountability
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2025

The groups expressed outrage over threats to deploy live ammunition against civilians during protests and called for swift action against police offic...

CS Kipchumba Murkomen extends security operation in Marsabit’s 13 trouble spots for 30 more days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The extension was made under Section 106(6) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, and follows consultations with the National Security Council.

National Integrity Alliance demands CS Murkomen, IG Kanja’s resignation over police brutality and rights abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights vio...

Murkomen under fire for vowing not to cooperate with investigators after defending lethal police force
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

In a video seen by The Eastleigh Voice, Murkomen is heard defending lethal police action and warning that officers taken to court for using guns in su...

MPs push for Interior CS Murkomen’s ouster over 'shoot to kill' remarks amid public outrage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The MPs argue that Murkomen overstepped his legal authority by endorsing the use of lethal force—an action they say puts lives at risk and erodes the...

State blames underdevelopment for insecurity in 23 counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

Interior CS Murkomen said decades of economic neglect, not lack of police presence, are fuelling banditry, cattle rustling and communal conflicts.

Interior CS Murkomen dismisses political motive in Muturi’s security withdrawal claims
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 08, 2025

Murkomen stated that the Interior Ministry does not make decisions based on politics.

Murkomen declares war on Mombasa politicians funding criminal gangs
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 07, 2025

Murkomen said the government is determined to eliminate those who support drugs, gangs, and other forms of criminal activity, calling for collaboratio...

Interior CS Murkomen confirms release of five abducted chiefs in Mandera
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 07, 2025

The chiefs are now in the custody of Kenyan officials and are expected to return home soon.

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.

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.

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