Murkomen warns leaders against political hooliganism

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen addresses a security meeting at Kambi Samaki in Baringo County, on May 2, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned political hooligans of stern action.

Speaking at African Inland Church Nuru Kitale, during a funds drive to enable regional Bishop Benjamin Tarus to acquire a vehicle, the CS said nobody is above the law and those found breaking the law shall be punished.

"It would never happen under my watch. Those planning to cause chaos will face the music," said Murkomen, in apparent response to a warning by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that there would be chaos if the 2027 General Election is rigged.

Gachagua warned that any attempt to rig the 2027 election could plunge Kenya into chaos worse than the 2007 post-election violence.

The former DP dismissed claims that powerful insiders or the deep state could sway the outcome, saying reforms at the polling station level had made it nearly impossible to rig.

Gachagua claimed that even if President William Ruto appointed his close allies to head the IEBC, the gap between the winner and loser in 2027 election would be too large.

Murkomen asked Kenyans to ignore leaders fanning tribal politics.

He assured Kenyans that the country is safe and stable and faulted leaders inciting supporters to cause violence for their selfish gain.

The CS directed Trans Nzoia County Commissioner Gideon Oyagi, who was present, to dismantle political gangs responsible for violence in public events, including funerals.

He accused some politicians in Trans Nzoia, Mumias, and Homa Bay of hiring goons to advance their political agenda.

"I have directed the County Commissioner, Mri, to dismantle all political gangs causing violence and turning the county ungovernable," he said.

Murkomen said it is shameful for political leaders to hire gonns to accompany them to public events, including funerals.

"It pains me seeing some leaders arriving at a funeral escorted by goons who sometimes clash with rivals, leading to the disruption of funerals," he said.

He challenged leaders to take their political responsibilities seriously and shun divisive politics.

The CS was accompanied by Trans-Nzoia senator Allan Chesang and former senators Zipporah Kittony, Micheal Mbito and Henry Ole Ndiema.