'Politicians are our biggest headache on security,' Murkomen warns
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that the government will prosecute anyone found to incite violence or disrupt public order ahead of elections...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned of prosecution for incitement to violence ahead of elections, attributing current security challenges primarily to politicians rather than external threats like Al-Shabaab.
- Murkomen stated that politicians are the "biggest headache on security," alleging they organize groups and ferry "goons" to rallies, causing tension.
- This comes amid contradictory reports and images suggesting police involvement in violent incidents at rallies in Kakamega and Kitengela.
- Key figures involved include Kipchumba Murkomen, opposition leaders like Edwin Sifuna and Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- A rally in Kakamega on Sunday, February 22, 2026, resulted in one death, following a similar incident in Kitengela on February 15, 2026, where Vincent Ayomo was fatally shot.
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Political Tensions and 2027 Election Warnings - February 2026
Multiple political leaders are issuing warnings about instability ahead of the 2027 General Election. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned of prosecution for incitement to violence, attributing security challenges to politicians rather than external threats like Al-Shabaab. Opposition leaders accused President Ruto's administration of plotting to rig the 2027 polls and suppress dissent. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei urged opposition leaders who helped form the current government to recommit to its success, warning that political infighting could jeopardise national development.
