Murkomen Fires Back at Gachagua, Warns of Arrests Over Political Meeting Chaos
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, warning that leaders who are accused of organizing chaos at their own political meetings will soon face arrest.
Speaking during a church service in Kericho County on Sunday, February 22, Murkomen criticized some opposition politicians, accusing them of deliberately creating disorder during their rallies so that they can later blame the police and gain public sympathy.
Without directly mentioning him at first, Murkomen appeared to target Gachagua, saying that certain leaders have made it a habit to accuse security officers of causing chaos, yet they are allegedly the same people arranging for goons to attend and disrupt their own gatherings.
Murkomen claimed that some politicians have no clear development agenda for Kenyans and instead focus on mobilizing youths to cause unrest. He went further to describe one former senior government official as the “chief negotiator of goons,” accusing him of organizing and transporting rowdy groups to political events.
According to the Interior CS, such actions are meant to paint the government and the police service in a bad light.
The CS made it clear that the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, will lead investigations into all recent incidents of violence at political gatherings.
He emphasized that anyone found responsible for inciting violence or organizing disruptions, regardless of their political status, will be arrested and prosecuted according to the law.
Murkomen also defended the National Police Service, stating that officers will continue to be deployed to political meetings across the country to maintain law and order.
He insisted that security agencies are committed to ensuring that all Kenyans can attend political rallies peacefully without fear of violence or intimidation.
He added that the government will not allow what he termed as “political comedies,” where leaders allegedly stage chaos and then shift the blame to law enforcement officers.
As the country slowly begins preparations for the highly anticipated 2027 General Election, Murkomen said security agencies are already putting in place stronger strategies to safeguard peace.
He warned that the government will not tolerate incitement or any form of political violence during the election period. According to him, firm legal action will be taken against any individual or group that attempts to disturb national stability.
Murkomen’s remarks come just days after leaders from the United Opposition coalition announced plans to pursue private legal action against 12 police officers and two Members of Parliament over the controversial Witima ACK Church incident.
In a joint statement signed by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, and Jubilee Party’s Fred Matiang’i, the opposition leaders expressed frustration with the Inspector General of Police.
The opposition camp accused the police service of failing to act against officers allegedly involved in acts of violence. They claimed that the police have been turned into what they described as a private “militia” that protects those in power instead of serving all Kenyans equally.
The leaders further announced that they would no longer engage directly with Inspector General Douglas Kanja, arguing that he has shown reluctance in addressing their concerns.
Tensions have also been rising at political rallies in different parts of the country. On Saturday, February 22, a section of leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) who oppose the broad-based government held a rally in Kakamega County.
The meeting, however, was disrupted by violence, with reports alleging that state-sponsored goons interfered with the event.
During the rally, which was led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Siaya Governor James Orengo, police officers were reportedly forced to intervene.
Witnesses claimed that teargas was lobbed at least twice as clashes broke out between supporters of the Linda Mwananchi movement and a rival faction believed to be backing the government and its road-based wing.
Sadly, the Kakamega rally ended in tragedy after one person was confirmed dead following confrontations between the two opposing groups. The incident has further intensified the political debate over the role of security agencies in managing political gatherings.
With political temperatures steadily rising ahead of 2027, the exchange of accusations between government officials and opposition leaders signals a tense period in the country’s political landscape.
Both sides continue to trade blame over recent incidents of violence, raising concerns among Kenyans about the need for peace, accountability, and responsible leadership as the nation prepares for another election cycle.
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