Murkomen slams Gachagua over personal attacks, urges media objectivity

Kenya's Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has harshly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for making personal attacks on the families of political leaders. Murkomen accused Gachagua of diverting attention away from important political matters and focusing instead on attacking the spouses of leaders linked to the Kenya Kwanza administration.

"He was talking about MP Wamumbi's wife one day, then CS Ruku's wife the next, and yesterday he woke up to talk about my wife. He needs to find an agenda," Murkomen stated. The Cabinet Secretary also targeted the United Opposition and the Linda Mwananchi faction, accusing them of lacking a clear plan for governing the country. He claimed they were waiting for their former leader, who had retired, to plan for them.

Murkomen reassured Kenyans that the government had full control over the country's security, while accusing certain opposition groups of sponsoring and protecting individuals involved in political violence. He called on the Judiciary to take strong action against those charged with politically motivated violence, warning political leaders against interfering in the legal process to release suspects accused of causing unrest.

Murkomen also expressed disappointment over recent attacks on journalists at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, emphasizing that such actions were unacceptable. He urged journalists to maintain professional objectivity when reporting on political violence and not to take sides in the ongoing political conflict. His remarks came as political activity intensified ahead of the 2027 General Election, with rival factions organizing public rallies and rallying supporters nationwide.

The Cabinet Secretary made his comments during an interdenominational church service in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County, where he defended the government's efforts to ensure security and political stability. His statements are likely to fuel further political exchanges between the Kenya Kwanza administration and the opposition as the nation approaches the 2027 elections.