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'There are no killer police squads,' says Murkomen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen,address press on 26th June 2025 at Harambee House Nairobi,Murkemon said GenZ 1st Anniversary demonstration was Anarchy,looting and destruction of property. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed claims that a special police squad is targeting protesters, insisting that such a unit would be illegal and unconstitutional.

Speaking on Tuesday, July 15 at Harambe House, Murkomen stated: “There is no known police squad involved in killing people. It will be unconstitutional and illegal,” adding that a policy directive on the use of force and firearms by police will be issued this Friday.

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