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July 31, 2025
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Court Issues Directives on Case to Throw Out Murkomen

Court Issues Directives on Case to Throw Out Murkomen

Murkomen is, however, yet to file a response...

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The High Court has declined to issue interim orders in a case seeking to declare Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen unfit for public office over his "shoot to kill" remarks. The court has instead directed further mention on October 27, 2025.

  • The case was filed by the Gema Watho Association, which accuses Murkomen of issuing unconstitutional directives after recent anti-government protests.
  • The association argues that Murkomen's remarks, made following the June 25 demonstrations, could encourage extrajudicial killings and violate Article 26 of the Constitution.
  • Orange Democratic leader Raila Odinga criticized Murkomen's directive, calling it unconstitutional and a "big shame," emphasizing that criminals should be subjected to the law rather than shot.

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