CS Murkomen Announces Chiefs in Mandera to be Armed; Defends Police Fuel Requests - September 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that chiefs in Mandera County and other border counties will be provided with firearms. This measure is intended for self-defense against terrorist threats and to enhance security in these areas. Murkomen also defended police requests for fuel support from the public, clarifying that it is a service necessity and not corruption. He defended his stance that it is acceptable for Kenyans to provide fuel to police officers when needed to enhance public safety. He criticized those who oppose this idea.