Murkomen hails peaceful protests, lauds police vigilance
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended security agencies for their role in maintaining law and order during Thursday’s demonstrations across major towns. He stated that their preparedness and intelligence-led operations successfu..
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Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen praised security forces for successfully maintaining order during recent June 25th demonstrations, highlighting their role in preventing widespread chaos.
- 355 suspects were arrested for offenses including robbery, vandalism, and attempted theft.
- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen commended security agencies for their professionalism and effective planning.
- Demonstrations across major towns were largely peaceful, with normal business activity reported, demonstrating that protests can be conducted lawfully without violence.
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Murkomen reports 355 arrests, hails peaceful June 25 demonstrations - June 2026
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reported 355 arrests during the June 25 Gen Z anniversary demonstrations, stating that security agencies largely prevented criminal infiltration of the protests. He declared the demonstrations a "complete failure of political scavengers," arguing that politicians attempting to turn commemorations into anti-government mobilizations were unsuccessful. Approximately 74 individuals arrested during the June 25 protests in Nairobi are scheduled to be arraigned in the Milimani Magistrates' Court. Regions including Nyanza, Coast, and North Eastern recorded no arrests, with Mombasa singled out as a model for peaceful protests.
