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July 16, 2026
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No one will be spared over Ol Kalou violence – Murkomen

No one will be spared over Ol Kalou violence – Murkomen

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has asked security agencies to investigate allegations of violence and disorder during the Ol Kalou by-election, vowing that anyone found responsible will face the full force of the law. Speaking in Trans N..

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed that no one will be spared in the investigation of alleged violence during the Ol Kalou by-election, promising swift legal action against all found responsible.

  • The Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary stated that the Inspector General of Police deployed sufficient security personnel to ensure a peaceful by-election.
  • Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking in Trans Nzoia County, emphasized a thorough investigation into claims of individuals causing disorder.
  • The government will not tolerate political violence and perpetrators will be prosecuted regardless of their affiliation or the location of the incident.

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Interior CS Murkomen orders probe after masked armed men lobbed tear gas at crowd in Ol Kalou - July 2026

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered a thorough investigation into alleged violence during the Ol Kalou by-election, vowing that no one will be spared in the investigation. The-chaos-marred election saw armed and masked individuals clash with residents, with tear gas lobbed at crowds during voting. DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the IEBC for the chaotic incidents. Residents camped outside polling stations overnight to protect their votes during the Thursday parliamentary by-election. Security agencies were accused of failing to protect media workers.

Interior CS Murkomen orders probe into Ol Kalou by-election violence
Interior CS Murkomen orders probe into Ol Kalou by-election violence

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CS Murkomen orders investigation after masked armed men lobbed tear gas at crowd in Ol Kalou
CS Murkomen orders investigation after masked armed men lobbed tear gas at crowd in Ol Kalou

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Gachagua blames IG Kanja, IEBC over Ol Kalou poll chaos
Gachagua blames IG Kanja, IEBC over Ol Kalou poll chaos

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Residents camp outside Ol Kalou polling stations to 'protect' votes
Residents camp outside Ol Kalou polling stations to 'protect' votes

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