Murkomen: Matatu strike a plot to sabotage Ruto regime
Mr Murkomen says investigations have begun to identify and prosecute goons who infiltrated the demonstrations...
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Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused matatu operators of protesting rising fuel prices to sabotage the Ruto administration, while Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged patience. Murkomen claimed protests were absent during the previous government.
- Four lives were lost and 30 people injured during the protests, with 340 arrests made.
- Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki are key figures in the government's response.
- The protests occurred across various regions, including Nairobi, Nyeri, and Nakuru, with reports of sabotage and violence against infrastructure.
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Murkomen pins fuel protest deaths on Gachagua - May 2026
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that at least four Kenyans died and 30 others were injured during protests against record fuel prices, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of inciting violence through his political rhetoric. Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki strongly condemned the violent fuel protests, attributing the unrest to the opposition. The government has strongly criticized opposition protests, while Deputy President Kithure Kindiki suggested a potential reduction in fuel taxes amidst ongoing economic concerns. The ruling United Democratic Alliance has accused opposition parties of exploiting the current fuel crisis and transport disruptions for political gain, attributing the price surge to global factors. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for constitutional and peaceful methods to address rising fuel prices, condemning violent protests that resulted in destruction and looting.
