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Originally published by The Standardtop
February 12, 2026
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Murkomen accuses MPs of funding criminal gangs

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused a section of Members of Parliament and political leaders of funding and protecting criminal gangs that continue to terrorise innocent Kenyans...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused Kenyan Members of Parliament and other political leaders of funding and protecting criminal gangs, warning that the country faces organized urban banditry. He stated that these gangs, often composed of unemployed youth, threaten public safety and economic progress, with politicians allegedly harboring and financing them, particularly in urban areas.
- Murkomen noted that security agencies have observed a worrying trend of politicians allegedly harbouring and financing gangs, particularly in urban and densely populated areas.
- He claimed that political interference has undermined police efforts, with some leaders intimidating officers or demanding their transfer after arrests.
- Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa raised concerns in the National Assembly about a dangerous mob culture, referencing a June 24, 2024 invasion of Parliament.
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