Siaya Governor James Orengo has demanded the immediate reinstatement of his security detail and an official explanation from Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen after the withdrawal of his security personnel. The security detail, including guards at his residence, was abruptly removed on Tuesday evening without prior notification or replacement.

• The governor is demanding an official, written explanation for the grounds of the withdrawal and the authority behind the order.
• Key individuals involved are Siaya Governor James Orengo, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
• Governor Orengo described the action as a "political witch hunt" and emphasized that state security is a constitutional mandate for public servants, not a privilege.

Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly protested the sudden and unexplained withdrawal of his official security personnel and those assigned to his Nairobi residence on the evening of May 19.

• The withdrawal is described as irregular, unexplained, and a violation of constitutional and statutory protections for state officers.
• Key individuals involved include Governor James Orengo, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
• Governor Orengo is demanding an immediate explanation from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and has formally requested the reinstatement or replacement of his security detail.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kenya’s Ambassador to UNEP Ida Odinga are leading a peace and conservation race in the Cherangany Hills to restore degraded ecosystems.

• The initiative targets the restoration of 62,038 hectares of degraded land and 20 critical water springs.
• Key figures involved include Kipchumba Murkomen, Ida Odinga, and world 1,500m record holder Faith Kipyegon.
• The event is a precursor to the launch of the Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and Harmony (CHERISH) programme, aiming to create green jobs and prevent conflict over resources.