Chaos in Isiolo as Leaders Clash During Murkomen's Security Tour

The 2-day security tour of Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen in Isiolo took a backseat, with chaos ensuing from leaders...

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A two-day security tour by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in Isiolo on February 4, 2026, was marred by chaos as local leaders clashed, requiring security personnel to intervene. The visit aimed to launch a major multi-agency operation against banditry and illegal firearms in the region.

The confrontation involved a woman in a black niqab and abaya being forcibly removed and another scuffle between several men shouting in Dholuo.
CS Murkomen’s tour sought to disarm criminals, recover stolen livestock, and seize illegal firearms across Isiolo, Samburu, and Laikipia counties.
The incident occurred during a critical period, following a surge in banditry attacks, including the recent killing of a 15-year-old boy.

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