War Erupts In Parliament: MP Wamuchomba Slaps CS Murkomen, Walks Out, And Gets 20-Day Suspension
Githunguri Member of Parliament, Gathoni Wamuchomba, has been suspended from Parliament for 20 days following a heated confrontation with Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen during a tense sitting on Wednesday, August 13.
The drama unfolded in the National Assembly during a session where lawmakers were grilling CS Murkomen over the state of security in Kenya. The focus of Wamuchomba’s questions was the unresolved case of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a suspected serial killer accused of murdering at least 42 women. The fugitive has been on the run for months after escaping from police custody.
Confrontation Over Missing Serial Killer
Wamuchomba, visibly agitated, demanded that Murkomen account for the whereabouts of Khalusha. She criticized the Interior Ministry for failing to rearrest the suspect despite him having previously been in their custody.
“I have listened to what the Cabinet Secretary has said concerning the cases of the women whose remains were identified through DNA and matched with their families,” Wamuchomba told the House.
“But I cannot sit here and listen to the CS admit that his ministry cannot capture suspects who were once in their custody. This is unacceptable.
What hope is he giving to the victims and their families? Is he telling us to wait forever? It has been three months since this suspect escaped.”
Her remarks came as she expressed frustration over what she saw as a lack of urgency in the government’s response. She accused the CS of giving excuses instead of solutions, saying the victims’ families deserve justice and closure.
True to her word, Wamuchomba stood up and walked out of the chamber in the middle of the session — right as Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris was presenting her question to Murkomen.
The move angered Speaker Wetang’ula, who deemed it contempt of the House. “As for the case of Honourable Wamuchomba, in law we call it contempt in the face of the court,” he said, pointing out that MPs had all witnessed the act.
Citing Standing Orders 107A, 1A, and 3, and prompted by the Deputy Majority Leader, Wetang’ula announced that Wamuchomba would serve a 20-day suspension from the House, excluding recess days. This means she will be barred from all parliamentary activities and denied access to facilities such as the restaurant, gym, and other precincts.
Earlier in the heated session, Wamuchomba had sought clarification on whether the case had stalled following the suspect’s escape in 2024.
Murkomen explained that DNA analysis of body parts recovered from Kware dumpsite had confirmed the identities of five victims, all women. He assured the House that investigations were still ongoing and that a special unit had been deployed to track the suspect.
“The Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) has launched an independent inquiry into the circumstances of the escape. Multi-agency operations are underway to trace and arrest the suspect so that he can face justice in court,” Murkomen said.
He also revealed that the National Police Service (NPS) is working on new policy measures aimed at strengthening public safety and improving accountability in handling cases involving abductions and extrajudicial killings.
This parliamentary drama has now escalated into a major political talking point, with Wamuchomba’s suspension sparking debates about freedom of expression for lawmakers, the effectiveness of Kenya’s security agencies, and the government’s handling of high-profile criminal cases.
Many Kenyans have taken to social media, some praising Wamuchomba for standing her ground, while others believe her dramatic walkout and alleged slapping of the CS crossed the line of parliamentary decorum.
What is clear is that the case of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha — and the security failures surrounding it — will remain in the spotlight until the fugitive is apprehended and the families of the 42 victims receive the justice they have been waiting for.
For those interested, a detailed account of the confrontation can be viewed here:
