Murkomen warns Natembeya against using government security to plan violence

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchomba Murkomen has cautioned politicians against allegedly utilizing government offices and security personnel to orchestrate violence, emphasizing that such conduct must cease. Murkomen affirmed the government's stance against employing security agencies to induce unrest, in response to concerns raised by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya regarding the termination of his security detail.

"We will not permit any politician to employ government offices and security for the purpose of inciting violence," Murkomen stated. The Interior CS delivered his remarks in Eldama Ravine, located in Baringo County, coinciding with President William Ruto's development tour of the North Rift region. Natembeya had expressed discontent over the abrupt withdrawal of his security officers, without prior warning or justification, prompting inquiries about the rationale behind their dismissal.

Murkomen's comments arise amidst heightened scrutiny of the handling of politicians' security and accusations of violence associated with political activities. During the North Rift tour, President Ruto inaugurated the Timboroa–Seguton–Moringwo–Poror–Magrib–Sirwa–Lawina–Ochi Road, unveiled the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project, and inaugurated classrooms at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).

Additionally, he laid the foundation stone for an administration block and commissioned a Huduma Centre as part of the government's development endeavors in the region. The security dispute involving Natembeya contributes to the broader discourse surrounding the safeguarding of political leaders and the function of security agencies in upholding law and order.

Murkomen's declaration underscores concerns regarding the overall management of police and questions the independence of security personnel.