'Somebody is Giving Teargas to the Wrong People' - Murkomen Says After Rally Chaos
Speaking during a security briefing in Laikipia on Thursday, Murkomen stated that "I can tell you for sure it is not police officers using those teargas."..
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen claims teargas used at opposition rallies may not be from police, stating investigations are underway to determine how canisters ended up in civilian hands. He suggests teargas might be in the wrong hands, noting incidents occurred even without police presence and alleging civilians may be illegally supplied.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reported that teargas might be in the wrong hands, with investigations by the Inspector General of Police initiated to probe civilian possession or potential collusion.
- The Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri, experienced a violent confrontation on January 25, 2026, involving teargas and the burning of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's vehicle.
- Rallies led by the United Opposition, including those for Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna in Embu, Mombasa, and Kitengela, were also disrupted by police using teargas and water cannons.
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Opposition Announces Rallies Amid Police Warnings and Teargas Probes - February 2026
The United Opposition alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, announced it will hold multiple rallies in Nairobi and other counties starting Sunday, warning Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja against interference. The alliance has cancelled a planned march to the police headquarters and instead vowed to pursue private prosecutions against twelve police officers. This relates to the investigation of the January 25 Witima ACK Church attack. In response to protests, IG Kanja warned that financial strain within the National Police Service could force officers to use live ammunition. Meanwhile, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that teargas used at opposition rallies may not be from police, prompting an investigation into how civilians came to possess teargas canisters.
