Murkomen warns politicians behind ‘goons’ disrupting meetings

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Monday put on notice politicians sponsoring goons to disrupt meetings and church services.

Murkomen said the government has credible information that politicians are funding ‘goons’ ahead of the 2027 General Election and warned that they will name and shame those behind the gangs and deal with them appropriately.

“We have credible intelligence that politicians are sponsoring goons and gangs in the country. We are coming for you,” he said.

Speaking in Mombasa County on Monday, where he commenced his week-long tour of the six counties on the coast, the CS declared war against armed organized criminal groupings in the country accused of terrorizing residents.

“We have gathered credible intelligence… we are closing in …This country must be ruled by the law, Murkomen said.

The government distanced itself from any affiliation with organized criminal groupings such as the outlawed Mungiki sect, as claimed by the opposition.

“The Government is not affiliated to any criminal groupings and will not allow any goons involvement, be it in churches or political gatherings,” the CS said.

At the same time, he denied the government’s involvement in Rigathi Gachagua’s church scuffle on Sunday, as claimed by the former Deputy President. 
Police are investigating the incident. 
According to local authorities, over 100 motorcycles ferrying two to three pillion passengers arrived at the church venue from Kangundo Road, right behind the former DP entourage, who allegedly started causing commotion in the church, demanding money from the politicians.

According to the DCI, police at Mwiki Police Station heard gunshots at the church grounds, and were mobilised to repulse the goons, who retreated and normalcy returned. Several of them, alongside 10 abandoned motorcycles, were detained at the Mwiki station.

So far, it has been established that the gunshots heard at the church were fired by the VIP security personnel and civilian licensed firearm holders in their bid to protect the leaders from the rowdy group, which was already causing damage to parked cars and other church property, the DCI said in a statement.

Furthermore, the Mwiki police command has stated that the church failed to notify the police of the planned function, which included political leaders, and therefore, no advance security measures were deployed to handle such an eventuality.

The ongoing investigations aim to bring to book those responsible for the regrettable incident, which is one among several that have been witnessed recently in various parts of the country.

“The National Police Service urges members of the public to refrain from such unruly conduct that undermines peace and safety. Incidents involving violence and intimidation not only tarnish the sanctity of community events but also pose a significant threat to the well-being of all attendees.”

“It is crucial for individuals to express their concerns through proper channels rather than resorting to disorderly behavior that could lead to grave consequences. Let us work together to foster an environment of safety and security during public gatherings,” the statement said.

At least one person was injured and five cars damaged in the chaos.

The incident has attracted condemnation from various political divide.