Kenyan Police are investigating reports of civilians possessing teargas canisters, especially amidst disruptions at political rallies. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that security agencies are probing potential collusion between civilians and police officers in the illicit supply of these restricted items.

• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the investigation into civilian teargas possession.
• The probe follows multiple incidents of political rallies being disrupted by teargas, despite denials by the National Police Service (NPS).
• Murkomen also reported progress in an anti-banditry operation in Isiolo, Samburu, and Laikipia counties, with nearly 28 firearms recovered from the Isiolo side alone.