Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Stories
Murkomen said that while Kenya has remained peaceful during Gachagua’s absence, police are ready to act should his return trigger unrest.
Murkomen said all 8,102 chiefs will undergo a three-week paralegal and security management programme, with the first batch of 1,000 already identified...
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, Murkomen cited the June 25 and July 7, 2025 demonstrations, pointing to the destruction of police stations, publi...
Murkomen was responding to a question from Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, who had sought a statement on why the ministry has not implem...
Shedrack Omondi Okindo, alias Hon. Mosquito, was arrested in Miritini, Mombasa County, after releasing a video in which he defended three former secur...
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 is seeking a declaration that the desecration of bodies and public display of police brutality during the peaceful public protests amoun...
Muturi maintained that what passed during his tenure was the Security Laws (Amendment) Act of 2014, which dealt with broader legal reforms.
Murkomen pointed out that most of those behind the incitement are not from Uasin Gishu or even the wider Rift Valley region.
Murkomen said intelligence reports indicate that the suspects have exploited porous border routes between Kenya and Uganda to smuggle guns and ammunit...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently alleged that a specialised 101-member squad trained in abductions and killings is behind recent prot...
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...
The groups expressed outrage over threats to deploy live ammunition against civilians during protests and called for swift action against police offic...
The extension was made under Section 106(6) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, and follows consultations with the National Security Council.
The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights vio...
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...
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...
Interior CS Murkomen said decades of economic neglect, not lack of police presence, are fuelling banditry, cattle rustling and communal conflicts.
Murkomen stated that the Interior Ministry does not make decisions based on politics.
Murkomen said the government is determined to eliminate those who support drugs, gangs, and other forms of criminal activity, calling for collaboratio...
The chiefs are now in the custody of Kenyan officials and are expected to return home soon.
The Interior CS further noted the importance of mobile registration outreach programmes, which aim to bring ID services closer to the people.
Murkomen assured critics that the government remains committed to securing the country while ensuring equal rights for all citizens.
Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.
He noted that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse for criminal activity, particularly on social media.
