Murkomen blames politicians for rising insecurity
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has criticised political actors, describing them as the biggest security threat facing the country due to their alleged role in mobilising youth for violent activities...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has identified politicians as the primary threat to national security, alleging their involvement in mobilizing youth for violent activities and undermining stability.
- Murkomen stated that politicians recruit young people as "goons and gangs," a trend he described as worsening.
- The Interior Cabinet Secretary made these remarks during a visit to the National Police College Embakasi.
- The comments come amidst rising incidents of unrest during protests, with demonstrators reportedly targeting security installations like police stations and Parliament.
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