Murkomen orders preventive action against political goons
Kenyan Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered security agencies to take preventive measures against political 'goons' at rallies. He urged citizens to avoid events hosted by leaders who facilitate such violence.
Why it matters
The directive highlights ongoing tensions regarding political violence and the role of state security in regulating public gatherings in Kenya.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen/HANDOUT Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered security agencies to take preventive action against people described as political goons, including arresting suspected facilitators before they reach rallies.
“The DCI should not wait until goons are in a particular rally. They must be able to take preventive measures and arrest them,” Murkomen said.
He also urged Kenyans to shun political rallies organised by leaders he said sponsor or facilitate goonism, warning that such gatherings could put lives at risk.
“I am advising Kenyans not to go to rallies of politicians who walk around with goons,” he said.
Murkomen spoke in Oldonyiro, Isiolo County, during a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme, where he addressed concerns over political violence and the security of public gatherings.
The CS said early intervention by security agencies had helped avert a serious incident during the recent Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay.
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