{
  "id": 2834697,
  "title": "Murkomen slams Gachagua over personal attacks, urges media to be objective",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/murkomen-slams-gachagua-over-personal-attacks-urges-media-to-be",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T13:55:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/ps-singoei-urges-tolerance-and-issue-based-politics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for making personal attacks on the families of political leaders. Murkomen also targeted the United Opposition and the Linda Mwananchi faction, accusing them of lacking a clear plan to improve the country. He stated that these groups do not have an agenda and merely wait for their former leader, who is now retired, to provide guidance. Murkomen reassured Kenyans of the nation's security but accused certain opposition members of enabling and hiding goons involved in political violence. He called on the Judiciary to take strong action against those charged with politically motivated violence. \"When goons are apprehended, the opposition should cease its efforts to defend them in court,\" Murkomen emphasized. Additionally, he expressed disappointment over a recent attack on journalists at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay and urged the media to remain neutral and not take sides in the fight against political violence. Murkomen addressed the issue during an Interdenominational Church Service at Twiga Primary School in Trans Nzoia County. He was accompanied by Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Dr Korir Sing’Oei, who encouraged political leaders to focus on issue-based politics and to foster tolerance. Sing’Oei highlighted the role of religion in society and praised the church for its contributions. Other officials present praised President Ruto's prospects for a successful second term.",
  "summary": "Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has slammed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over personal attacks on the families of political leaders. The CS also trained his guns on the United Opposition and the Linda Mwananchi faction, accusing them of lacking a programme to steer the country forward. “They don’t have an agenda. They […] The post Murkomen slams Gachagua…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Gachagua intensifies his criticism of Murkomen, claims existence of 104 gang groups",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/gachagua-intensifies-his-criticism-of-murkomen-claims-existence-of",
        "published": "2026-08-23T13:41:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}