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Murkomen: Govt fully prepared to deliver peaceful, free and fair 2027 elections

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the Government is fully prepared to guarantee a free, fair, and peaceful 2027 General Election. He warned that individuals who seek to disrupt political activities through violence will not be tolerated. Speaking in Kamoi, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, the CS said the Government had put […] The post…

Murkomen: Govt fully prepared to deliver peaceful, free and fair 2027 elections

Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has expressed confidence in the Government's readiness to ensure a peaceful, free, and fair 2027 General Election in Kenya. In a speech delivered in Kamoi, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Murkomen cautioned that anyone attempting to disrupt political activities through violence would not be tolerated. As the Cabinet Secretary for Security, Murkomen assured Kenyans that the necessary measures have been put in place to safeguard the electoral process.

Murkomen highlighted that security agencies have intensified their efforts against criminal elements involved in disrupting political gatherings and intimidating citizens. He mentioned the arrests of criminals in Kitale, Kakamega, Central, Nairobi, and other areas, stating that the era of politically motivated violence is coming to an end.

The Kenyan Government commits to continuing the crackdown in regions previously affected by political unrest, emphasizing that the upcoming election must be driven by ideas and policy proposals rather than intimidation and conflict. Murkomen emphasized that the election will be a contest of policies, with candidates presenting their agendas to the electorate.

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