Tuesday, June 23,
2026 - Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has sparking uproar after
he defended police officers filmed standing idle near gangs as they wreak havoc
across Kenya.
In an interview with Citizen TV on Monday, June 23rd,
Murkomen rejected claims that police collaborate with criminal groups,
insisting that officers are often outnumbered and constrained in their
response.
“The Government does not deploy anti‑protest goons.”
“The Government has enough police officers to deploy.”
“Our officers are properly trained to act depending on the
circumstances,” he said.
Murkomen explained that in many situations, officers face
two difficult choices: use force, which risks public backlash or hold back to
avoid escalating tensions.
He argued that restraint is sometimes necessary to prevent
further controversy.
His remarks come amid heightened public anxiety over rising
goon‑related violence, with Kenyans demanding stronger action from the Interior
Ministry.
Rather than assuring citizens of a crackdown, Murkomen
appeared to justify police inaction under certain conditions, a stance that has
drawn sharp criticism given that the 2027 General Election is around the
corner.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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