Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has threatened to arrest political leaders accused of staging chaos at their own meetings to “seek sympathy.” He specifically criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly ferrying goons to disrupt his gatherings while blaming the police for the disturbances.
Murkomen made the remarks during a church service in Kericho on Sunday, February 22. He said the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, will lead investigations to identify and take legal action against anyone involved in creating chaos at political events.
He warned that the National Police Service will continue deploying security officers to political meetings to ensure peace. “The only challenge is politicians with no agenda who talk to youths and ferry goons. One of them served half a term and is now the chief negotiator of goons,” Murkomen said.
He added, “Do not give us these comedies. People go with teargas in their meetings and disrupt. We will deal with this firmly, and I have no doubt the IG will investigate and arrest those blaming the police for chaos.”
Murkomen said security agencies nationwide will implement additional strategies to maintain peace, particularly as the country approaches the highly anticipated 2027 general elections. “We shall not condone anyone who incites violence. Legal action will be taken against anyone who tries to disrupt peace,” he emphasized.
The statement comes days after the United Opposition announced plans to pursue legal action against 12 police officers and two Members of Parliament allegedly involved in the Witima ACK Church attack.
A statement issued on Thursday, February 19, and signed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DCP's Rigathi Gachagua, DAP-K's Eugene Wamalwa, and Jubilee's Fred Matiang’i, indicated the opposition will no longer engage with Inspector General Douglas Kanja due to his perceived inaction against implicated police officers.
Murkomen’s warning underscores heightened government scrutiny of political gatherings and signals a firm approach toward maintaining law and order as Kenya heads into a tense pre-election period.
