Interior CS dismisses critics, defends government’s security record
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has rebuffed criticism from opposition leaders regarding the government’s handling of security matters. He argued that former leaders who served in highest echelons of government lack the moral authority to lecture the current admin..
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly defended the Kenyan government's security record against criticism from opposition leaders.
- Murkomen argued that former leaders lack the moral authority to lecture the current administration, highlighting perceived failures during their tenure and the progress made under President William Ruto.
- He specifically cited improvements in the alignment of enforcement practices with constitutional standards and enhanced protection of human rights.
- The CS emphasized the government's commitment to safeguarding constitutional freedoms, including the rights to assemble and demonstrate, while stressing that these rights must be exercised within legal limits and not used as a pretext for criminal conduct.
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