Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Stories
Interior CS Murkomen said decades of economic neglect, not lack of police presence, are fuelling banditry, cattle rustling and communal conflicts.
CS MNurkomen called on residents and local leaders to cooperate with security agencies to enhance stability in the region.
Murkomen maintained that while peace has been temporarily restored, investigations are ongoing, and legal action will be taken against anyone found re...
The warning comes just months after the Scrap Metal Dealers Association expressed alarm over government plans to consolidate 42 state corporations int...
Murkomen explained that enforcement of compliance to the Act is apolitical and does not target any individual, dismissing claims that Gachagua and Mut...
The CS said his ministry would collaborate closely with the Ministry of Lands to ensure all government land is fully documented and secured.
While appearing before the National Assembly Security Committee on Tuesday, Murkomen confirmed that detectives are working to uncover the full details...
The CS was responding to a question by Garsen MP Ali Wario, who sought answers on the status of the case, the motive of the killing and what the gover...
These concerns follow the February 2023 gazettement of 1,104 administrative units across 31 counties by then-Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindik...
For years, village elders have served as pillars of their communities—resolving disputes, promoting peace, collecting data and reporting security thre...
Murkomen explained that the move aims to improve officers’ welfare and help them transition smoothly into retirement by familiarising them with their...
Murkomen said the transfers will boost the officers’ morale, as those who will be deployed will report with the mindset that they will be around for j...
Speaking during a visit to Lamu County on Thursday, Murkomen said that while students are free to question society and government, political figures s...
While Haitian authorities initially confirmed the death of police officer Benedict Kabiru and are said to be in talks with Haitian gangs to release th...
Murkomen stated that the Interior Ministry does not make decisions based on politics.
At the moment, over 600 National Police Reservists have been deployed within Baringo North, Baringo South, Tiaty East, and Tiaty West to ensure a sust...
Murkomen said the government is determined to eliminate those who support drugs, gangs, and other forms of criminal activity, calling for collaboratio...
As part of the new directives, the county will also introduce regulations compelling machete sellers to maintain records of buyers, a move aimed at bo...
The chiefs are now in the custody of Kenyan officials and are expected to return home soon.
Murkomen stated that the appointment of Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs is guided by the Revised Scheme of Service for National Government Administrative...
Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!, a civil society organisation advocating for mental health awareness, has now condemned Murkomen’s remarks, demanding an apology.
According to Murkomen, substance abuse has "extremely destroyed" the lot who have resorted to insulting people online as a coping mechanism.
Murkomen said the additional command centre would also help combat the spill-over of criminal activities that have crossed into neighbouring counties,...
The Interior CS further noted the importance of mobile registration outreach programmes, which aim to bring ID services closer to the people.
The new Service Charter outlines several measures aimed at addressing longstanding service delivery inefficiencies at JKIA, particularly those affecti...
His remarks were in response to claims made by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who alleged that all prison lands had been sold, necessitating the r...
Murkomen said the initiative aligns with the government's commitment to addressing the growing drug abuse crisis, particularly among the youth.
The Ministry of Interior has said the funds are necessary for internal and external painting, as well as electrical and mechanical works, including li...
Murkomen said 528 families have been affected, with 135 homes burned or vandalised, and 267 people are in urgent need of resettlement.
Murkomen said the family tree verification will trace an applicant’s lineage to confirm their Kenyan citizenship. The second measure involves equippin...
