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PS Omollo denies State sponsorship of goons ahead of 2027 polls
The Interior PS said the issue of criminal gangs infiltrating demonstrations was not new and had existed for many years across different administrations.
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Transport operators ordered back to work as transport leaders return to fuel price talks
Kushian Muchiri, Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Public Transport Sector and National Chairman of the Association of Matatu Transport Owners, also confirmed the suspension of the strike and urged operators to resume work immediately.
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CS Murkomen accuses politicians of hijacking fuel price protests
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Murkomen said at least 348 suspects had already been arrested as the government intensified security operations against what he described as organised criminal gangs behind the chaos witnessed in several parts of the country.
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NCIC warns against hate speech after reshuffle redeploys County Commissioners to Meru
The Commission says such remarks circulating online are unlawful and divisive, and has launched investigations while warning that Kenya’s Constitution guarantees equal service nationwide.
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Murkomen reshuffles regional and county commissioners in major shake-up
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the transfers, promotions, and deployments had been undertaken after considering the officers’ experience, qualifications, and performance in public service.
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Police, IEBC and Interior Ministry align strategies for 2027 polls
Murkomen said a national Election Security Preparedness Framework has already been completed, drawing lessons from past elections dating back to 1992. He said the framework focuses on electoral violence, misinformation, cyber threats, hotspot mapping, and stronger coordination between institutions involved in election management and security.
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Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir reach 84 per cent completion
In a statement issued on Thursday, Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said inspections carried out in Wajir showed strong progress at the main celebration venue, supporting infrastructure, parade rehearsals, and presidential hosting facilities, with most major works expected to be completed between May 20 and 25.
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Katiba Institute challenges CS Murkomen police directive in court
The petition also challenges the legal route taken, stating that the National Police Service Act does not recognise such directives, but instead requires structured regulations developed jointly by the Cabinet Secretary and the Inspector General.
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Senator Osotsi raises concern over handling of attack investigation
His remarks come after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the National Assembly Departmental Committee on National Security that some of the suspects linked to the attack had fled the country.
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Murkomen: Crime falls to 48,545 but hotspots persist
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told the National Assembly that crime declined by 1.6% to 48,545 cases between September 2025 and February 2026, while traffic-related offences increased. He also outlined security responses for hotspots.
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Interior CS Murkomen faults court releases, political interference in curbing violence
He warned that the release of suspects and alleged use of goons by politicians is fuelling insecurity, calling for stronger cooperation across institutions to restore order and uphold the rule of law nationwide.
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Safina SG Simiyu challenges Murkomen over claims of political goonism, demands action
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, he said it was contradictory for the Interior Ministry to make public accusations without demonstrating enforcement through arrests and prosecution.