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When Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen addressed the press on 26th June 2025 at Harambe House Nairobi. Murkomen gave police orders to shoot protesters who target police statations during demonstrations.[Edward Kiplimo,Standard]
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is facing an impeachment threat after a group of lawmakers led by Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji announced plans to initiate a motion to remove him from office over remarks made following the June 25 Gen Z protests.
Mukunji accused the CS of inciting extrajudicial killings after directing police to shoot civilians approaching stations.
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