Murkomen clears police in Kakamega tear gas incident

Political heat spiked after tear gas hit Edwin Sifuna’s Kakamega rally, and Kipchumba Murkomen went straight into defense mode, insisting police had zero to do with the smoke show.

Police denial over Kakamega chaos

• Kipchumba Murkomen flatly rejected police involvement in the gas incident.
• He framed the claims as a smear against the National Police Service.
• The Inspector General’s office is hunting whoever tossed the canister.
• Murkomen promised the culprit will get tracked down and arrested.

Warning to politicians over rally tactics

• During a Kipkelion church service, Murkomen blasted rally theatrics.
• He accused some leaders of staging drama to rile up crowds.
• The government plans to deploy officers for tighter security.
• The interior boss warned that armed goons at meetings will face forceful pushback.

Swipe at the opposition and Rigathi Gachagua

• Murkomen blamed opposition figures for stirring insecurity.
• He suggested they are casting doubt on state security capacity.
• Rigathi Gachagua drew criticism over recent safety remarks.
• Cabinet Secretary alleged that a former leader fuels unrest for leverage.

Interior ministry stance on national security

• Ministry of Interior vowed to clamp down on ethnic incitement.
• Officials warned that tribal clashes would trigger full legal action.
• Murkomen credited Kenya Kwanza for stabilizing volatile regions.
• President William Ruto and Kithure Kindiki were cited in security gains.