Kipchumba Murkomen Stories
In the energy sector, Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi appointed Christopher Odhiambo Karani to the Board of Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company Li...
Concerns are mounting over the rise in politically motivated violence, prompting election observers to question whether the 2027 polls will be free an...
CS Murkomen claimed that the violence was sparked by a dispute among some of Gachagua’s supporters over unpaid dues.
Murkomen also defended President William Ruto over his recent comments on abductions, saying his remarks were misunderstood.
The multi-agency team involved in the operation, he said, is grappling with illegal mining, drug and human trafficking as well as cross-border incursi...
Emphasising the sensitivity of counter-terrorism efforts, the CS called for patriotism and discretion in how the matter is discussed publicly, noting...
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,...
