Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has strongly condemned the violent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.
Speaking in Nakuru during the burial ceremony of Mitchelle Jelimo Kemboi, who was the daughter of Kenya Ports Authority Director General Captain William Ruto, Murkomen termed the incident as unacceptable and urged political leaders to shun violence as the country approaches the election period.
“We strongly condemn what happened to Senator Osotsi in Kisumu. It is totally unacceptable,” said the CS.
“As we head towards the elections, I want to urge leaders to reject politics driven by violence, goons, and gangs,” he added.
Issuing a stern warning to perpetrators of political violence, the CS confirmed that arrests have already been made, with more suspects being sought.
“I am pleased to report that the DCI has arrested three suspects, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend others involved,” he stated.
Additionally, the CS dismissed claims linking Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo to the incident, terming those making the allegations the orchestrators of violence.
“I have seen some opposition figures mentioning my PS. I challenge them to come out openly and denounce the goons and gangs they are walking around with,” he said while calling for political tolerance in the country.
Elsewhere, Omollo issued a strong warning against criminal gangs and political violence, affirming that decisive action will be taken against all individuals involved, even as targeted security operations continue to restore stability in affected regions.
Speaking in Lodwar, Turkana County, Omollo, was unequivocal on the gangs.
“Criminal gangs and political goonism are a national challenge and will not be tolerated. Any individual or leader who engages in or facilitates such acts will be held accountable in accordance with the law,” he said.
Dr. Omollo noted that armed groups, banditry, and cattle rustling have had devastating effects on pastoral communities, and confirmed that the Government has intensified disarmament operations to remove illegal firearms from circulation.
“The ongoing disarmament operation is part of our broader security intervention to ensure that illegal firearms are removed from circulation and do not remain in the wrong hands.”
The mop-up exercise has already yielded significant recoveries and will continue until the threat is fully addressed.
“We have recorded significant recoveries of illegal firearms, and the operation will continue for as long as the threat persists.” Acknowledging concerns raised by local leaders over the conduct of the operation, the Principal Secretary assured the public that the Government remains responsive without losing focus on public safety.
“We have engaged local leadership on concerns raised and will address them, but the objective remains clear — ensuring that firearms are not in the hands of criminals.”
He further underscored the need for coordination between law enforcement agencies and the justice system to ensure accountability.
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