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August 25, 2026
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Govt may halt rallies over security threats: Murkomen

Govt may halt rallies over security threats: Murkomen

Murkomen said security advisories issued during political gatherings are based on assessed intelligence and are not targeted...

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has stated that political rallies may be halted if security risks become too high, emphasizing that citizens must comply with directives to disperse based on intelligence.

  • The warning follows a violent rally in Homa Bay Town on August 16, which resulted in the death of a police officer and significant property damage.
  • Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued the advisory, stating decisions are based on assessed security intelligence, not personal views.
  • The Kenyan government may suspend rallies when security agencies deem risks to lives and property to be unacceptably high.

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