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July 26, 2025
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Conclude investigations into police killings before issuing statement, Murkomen tells IPOA

Conclude investigations into police killings before issuing statement, Murkomen tells IPOA

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to conclude investigations into alleged police killings during the June and July protests before issuing statements that appear to indict the police. His remarks come in res..

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to complete investigations into alleged police killings during recent protests before issuing accusatory statements. This comes after an IPOA statement claimed police used disproportionate force, causing 65 deaths.

  • Murkomen’s remarks were made during the 21st Jukwaa la Usalama County security tour in Kabarnet, Baringo County.
  • To enhance security in Baringo, particularly Tiaty, seven new police stations will be constructed by December.
  • The Cabinet Secretary also highlighted that Baringo County has 161,000 adults without national identification cards, hindering access to essential services.

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