Murkomen Threatens to Arrest MPs, Governors in Fresh Crackdown
The nationwide by-elections are set to be held on November 27, 2025...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to politicians, including MPs and governors, threatening a crackdown on those hiring "goons" to disrupt political campaigns ahead of the upcoming by-elections. Murkomen stated that the government would apprehend both the hired individuals and their political sponsors within the next month.
- Murkomen highlighted that the hiring of goons is particularly prevalent in the Western region.
- Members of County Assembly (MCAs) are accused of controlling up to 100 goons, while Members of Parliament are linked to groups ranging from 200 to 500.
- Senior county leaders are implicated in managing groups of 1000 to 2000 goons.
- The warning comes ahead of nationwide by-elections for over 20 political seats, including senatorial, constituency, and ward levels, scheduled for November 27.
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