Senate calls Murkomen, Kanja to answer for surge in political unrest
Lawmakers said the issue of marauding gangs has recently dominated discussions in Parliament, noting that such groups are increasingly targeting leaders, businesspeople, and even security officers. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya's Senate has summoned Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General Douglas Kanja to address a troubling surge in politically instigated violence across the country.
- The Senate Committee on Security will question officials on Thursday next week regarding recent incidents and future prevention strategies.
- Lawmakers are concerned about marauding gangs increasingly targeting leaders, business people, and security officers, as highlighted by a recent incident on the Southern Bypass.
- A report indicates about 130 gangs operate in Nairobi County alone, involved in activities linked to political interests, with other counties also flagged for widespread gang activity.
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