Murkomen, Kanja to appear before MPs over political violence concerns

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen(centre) with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja(left) and Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat(right) addressing the media at Wilson Airport on April 28, 2025 [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja are set to appear before the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security over rising cases of political violence and banditry.

The two will appear on April 21 to respond to concerns over a surge in alleged politically instigated violence reported across several regions.