Murkomen Orders Special Unit to Combat Violent Gangs After Political Blame - April 2026

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to deploy a special unit to combat violent gangs. He emphasized that pleading with politicians to cease utilizing these groups is no longer an option. Church leaders demanded a crackdown on campaign violence after chaos in Kikuyu, issuing a stern warning about escalating political intolerance and hooliganism. Kenya's Opposition is planning a private prosecution against CS Kipchumba Murkomen, citing allegations of police misuse. There is growing concern in Kenya as funding for compensation to victims of protests remains insufficient. Kenyan leaders have strongly condemned recent acts of political violence, issuing a stark warning that the nation risks significant instability if urgent measures are not taken.

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