Kenyan Police are investigating reports of civilians possessing teargas canisters, especially amidst disruptions at political rallies. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that security agencies are probing potential collusion between civilians and police officers in the illicit supply of these restricted items.

• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the investigation into civilian teargas possession.
• The probe follows multiple incidents of political rallies being disrupted by teargas, despite denials by the National Police Service (NPS).
• Murkomen also reported progress in an anti-banditry operation in Isiolo, Samburu, and Laikipia counties, with nearly 28 firearms recovered from the Isiolo side alone.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen claims teargas used at opposition rallies may not be from police, stating investigations are underway to determine how canisters ended up in civilian hands. He suggests teargas might be in the wrong hands, noting incidents occurred even without police presence and alleging civilians may be illegally supplied.

• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reported that teargas might be in the wrong hands, with investigations by the Inspector General of Police initiated to probe civilian possession or potential collusion.
• The Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri, experienced a violent confrontation on January 25, 2026, involving teargas and the burning of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's vehicle.
• Rallies led by the United Opposition, including those for Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna in Embu, Mombasa, and Kitengela, were also disrupted by police using teargas and water cannons.

The United Opposition Alliance, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has canceled its planned march to the Inspector General of Police’s office scheduled for Friday. Instead, the alliance vows to pursue private prosecutions against twelve police officers, accusing Inspector General Douglas Kanja of obstructing justice in the investigation of the January 25 Witima ACK Church attack.

• The opposition alleges that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen intercepted the investigative file, instructing against prosecution.
• The attack reportedly involved twelve police officers, using two Land Cruiser vehicles from Nairobi, with financing from two Members of Parliament from Murang’a and Nyeri counties.
• The United Opposition will invoke Article 157(6)(b) of the Constitution to initiate criminal proceedings, asserting that the state has failed to act.