Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Sunday warned they will take action on political leaders seen to be inciting Kenyans.
“We will put you in jail, and there’s nothing you’ll do about it,” he said.
Speaking in Nandi County during the thanksgiving ceremony for retired AIC Bishop Patrice Chumba, Murkomen condemned what he termed as a reckless, tribal-driven political agenda threatening national unity.
“You better choose peace, because this country must have peace. We won’t allow anyone to burn it down,” he warned.
His remarks come days after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a media interview claimed that the country will be rocked by violence should the 2027 election results fail to reflect his will.
“If the IEBC tries to mess with the 2027 election there will be no country here, 2007 will look like a Christmas Party,” declared Gachagua.
The former DP’s statement has drawn widespread condemnation from leaders across the political divide, who have decried his remarks as reckless, inflammatory, and a dangerous throwback to Kenya’s darkest political moments.
Murkomen reminded Kenyans of Gachagua’s past transgressions.
“He was not punished for invading Uhuru’s farm and stealing livestock. He was not punished for invading and burning Parliament. Now he wants to burn the whole country. We will deal with him decisively,” said the CS.
“Recently elected leaders following merchants of violence and chaos, you better run away. When we come for them, we will also come for you for supporting violence.”
He maintained that President Ruto’s government has managed to steer the country in the right direction, stating that those criticizing him have no development agenda.
“When we came in, the economy was in very bad shape; even those who are making noise are aware; they announced we had empty coffers. The President has stabilized the economy, and now we have a bright future as a country,” he said.
“Tribalists do not want us to discuss development because they don’t have a development record; they have nothing to show for two years.”
The CS maintained that while the government welcomes criticism and respects opposition, those who are taking advantage to beat the drums of war and settle personal political vendettas will be dealt with accordingly.
“We respect the opposition leaders who are questioning us and keeping the government on its toes. However, for those who want to burn the country, we will track you everywhere you go and everything you do; you are on our radar day and night. You will not have space to burn down our country.”
He rallied political leaders to shun divisive statements and maintain peace, adding that President William Ruto underwent worse tribulations but maintained his cool for the sake of the country.
“If you want to lead this country, contain your temper. President Ruto had a problem with his boss for five years, and there’s no day he had such verbal diarrhoea. Let’s all shun divisive politics.”
Murkomen’s hard-hitting remarks underscore the government’s zero-tolerance stance on political incitement as we head towards the 2027 election.
He was accompanied by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Nandi Deputy Governor Dr. Yulita Cheruiyot, MPs Julius Melly (Tinderet), Marianne Kitany (Aldai), Paul Biego Polo (Chesumei), Bernard Kitur (Nandi Hills) and Cynthia Muge (County MP).
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