Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has asked Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to guarantee his safety ahead of his planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on Friday. In a letter dated August 20, Gachagua said he plans to visit the area after receiving an invitation …
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the opposition’s plan to safeguard votes during the 2027 General Election, arguing that the current security leadership cannot be relied upon to ensure a credible electoral process. His remarks came after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen cautioned politicians against deploying groups to guard …
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to revive the outlawed Mungiki sect and mobilise criminal groups to intimidate government officials and electoral officers. Speaking during a security assessment tour of the Kerio Valley in Tiaty, Baringo County, Murkomen claimed Gachagua was mobilising …
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has extended the designation of several areas in Marsabit County as security-disturbed and dangerous for an additional 30 days, allowing enhanced security operations to continue. The extension was announced in a Gazette Notice dated July 23 and took effect at 6:30 p.m. the same day. …
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Nyandarua Senator John Methu has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of contributing to political violence, claiming his leadership poses a threat to peaceful elections ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Methu alleged that individuals who disrupted an opposition church gathering …
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A group of demonstrators in Githurai, Nairobi, set up bonfires on Thursday morning as commemorative activities marking the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests took place across parts of the country. Videos circulating online showed thick smoke and flames near the Githurai roundabout, disrupting movement along sections of …
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Kenyans will soon be able to download and print birth certificates online as the government accelerates the digitisation of civil registration services aimed at improving efficiency and reducing delays. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the initiative responds to concerns raised by citizens during the Jukwaa la Usalama public engagement …
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President William Ruto has cautioned against any unlawful conduct during the upcoming June 25 memorial march set to honour victims of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests. Speaking on Friday at the National Productivity and Performance Conference at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, Ruto stressed …
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Adha. The announcement was made through a special Kenya Gazette notice dated May 25, 2026. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In the notice, Murkomen stated that, under …
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Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly condemned what he termed a growing trend of political violence and the use of hired gangs, urging the Judiciary to take firm action against those responsible. Murkomen said the government is committed to dealing decisively with individuals involved in organising …
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