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May 20, 2026
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Orengo Issues Two Demands to Murkomen, IG Kanja After Security Withdrawal

Orengo Issues Two Demands to Murkomen, IG Kanja After Security Withdrawal

Orengo terms the withdrawal of his security detail as a political witch-hunt and goes bare-knuckled against the state apparatus...

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Siaya Governor James Orengo has demanded the immediate reinstatement of his security detail and an official explanation from Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen after the withdrawal of his security personnel. The security detail, including guards at his residence, was abruptly removed on Tuesday evening without prior notification or replacement.

  • The governor is demanding an official, written explanation for the grounds of the withdrawal and the authority behind the order.
  • Key individuals involved are Siaya Governor James Orengo, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
  • Governor Orengo described the action as a "political witch hunt" and emphasized that state security is a constitutional mandate for public servants, not a privilege.

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