1,189 sentenced for political violence since 2022, Murkomen tells Senate
A total of 1,189 people have been sentenced for offences linked to political violence and goonism since 2022, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told the Senate. Murkomen said the sentences varied depending on the gravity of the offences, adding that the figures showed the government’s efforts to combat political violence. The [...] The post 1,189…
According to Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, 1,189 individuals have been sentenced for offenses related to political violence and goonism since 2022. The sentences varied based on the seriousness of the crimes, demonstrating the government's commitment to tackling the issue. Murkomen emphasized that these figures prove the government's efforts against goonism and political violence leading up to the 2027 General Election.
He addressed this during a Senate Plenary session, responding to senators' queries about national security and government service delivery.
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