{
  "id": 5970371,
  "title": "Methu: Ruto cannot fight goonism while keeping Murkomen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/methu-ruto-cannot-fight-goonism-while-keeping-murkomen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T11:48:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/methu-ruto-cannot-fight-goonism-while-keeping-murkomen"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nyandarua Senator Methu Muhia has criticized President William Ruto for his government's handling of goonism, arguing that Ruto cannot address the issue while retaining Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. In a post on X, Methu stated that Ruto cannot claim to combat goonism while \"protecting and empowering those accused of perpetuating it.\" Methu questioned why Murkomen, who is accused of being involved in goon activities, remains in Ruto's Cabinet. Methu's comments come after Murkomen denied claims of a goon crisis in Kenya, stating that the country is safe. Murkomen accused politicians of exaggerating the issue and accused them of mobilizing youths to create unrest. The National Police Service also denied allegations that its officers facilitate goons or criminal gangs at political events. Methu raised concerns over the safety of journalists, citing the recent kidnapping of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. Kiprotich was reportedly abducted and found safe several hours later. Methu condemned the \"kidnapping and intimidation of media personalities\" and urged the government to allow journalists to work without fear.",
  "summary": "Nyandarua Senator Methu Muhia has challenged President William Ruto over his government’s response to goonism, saying the President cannot claim to address the problem while retaining Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. In a post on X on Sunday, September 6, 2026, Methu said Ruto could not fight goonism while “protecting and empowering those accused of […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}