Murkomen: Empowering marginalized communities key to curbing insecurity

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen answers questions on the floor of the National Assembly on April 2, 2025. [Elvis Ogina,Standard]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has emphasized that addressing marginalization is crucial in tackling insecurity, particularly in volatile regions.

Speaking before the National Assembly plenary on Wednesday, Murkomen identified marginalization as a primary driver of insecurity, responding to queries about the government's plans for disarmament.

"We need to deal with the supply of ammunition, which we have discovered originates largely from our police officers, either procured externally or from our factory in Eldoret," he stated.

The CS issued a stern warning to those found culpable of facilitating armed attacks, revealing that the government is working closely with the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to track down individuals supplying ammunition to bandits.

"We are actively investigating who is selling these bullets to criminals, and those responsible will face severe consequences," he added.

Murkomen also noted that disarmament efforts would require significant human resources, highlighting that insecurity in Tiaty is predominantly fueled by young boys aged between 14 and 19 years.

Meanwhile, on concerns regarding data protection in the newly introduced Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, the CS assured the public that all personal information collected during travel remains secure.