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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision followed agreement that urgent high-level talks were necessary to address grievances raised by matatu operators and restore normal transport operations.
Murkomen said the violent scenes witnessed, including looting, road blockades and destruction of property, could not solve the issue of fuel prices and instead made the economic situation worse for citizens and businesses.
Murkomen explained that security agencies had earlier agreed on the need to set up a multi-agency base along the corridor to boost surveillance and improve response to crime, given its strategic importance in cross-border security operations.
The National Police College, Kiganjo, also disclosed that 54 trainees had been dismissed from the training programme that started in September last year.
Local reports indicated that many miners may have been inside the shaft when it collapsed, raising fears that the number of victims could rise. Several survivors were pulled out and taken to nearby health facilities, while authorities suspended mining activities at the site to prevent further danger.
Murkomen on Saturday said works at the stadium are already underway, with the contractor on site and progress moving as planned. He assured the public that the facility will be ready to host the celebrations as scheduled.
The waiver was first introduced in 2025, removing the Sh1,000 charge for duplicate identity cards and changes to personal records. At the time, the notice indicated that the exemption would apply for six months from when the rules took effect.
Murkomen further noted that political activity sometimes creates a situation where criminal groups and political supporters mix, making it difficult for security agencies to act early. He also urged leaders to engage in wider discussions on peaceful political competition.
The committee has now pushed the session to Thursday, April 23, 2026, directing that Murkomen, Kanja and the DCI boss appear in person. Senators warned that failure to address the growing trend of politically linked violence could undermine national stability.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and IG Douglas Kanja will face MPs on April 20 over rising political violence and banditry, as lawmakers demand clear measures to restore security in affected regions.
Murkomen said the situation has reached worrying levels, with incidents of organised groups allegedly linked to political interests becoming more visible during demonstrations.
The new arrangement comes as Nairobi’s policing system continues to undergo internal changes under city police leadership. Nairobi police boss Issah Mahamud has already introduced new directives aimed at changing how officers conduct operations in the capital.