Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is under fire after a video emerged showing him issuing a controversial shoot-to-kill directive to police officers during a public address.
The video, seen by FMFIX Hub, captures Murkomen urging officers to use lethal force against anyone attempting to access police stations or attack security officers.
“We’ve told police, anyone who approaches a police station—shoot them,” Murkomen declared.
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His remarks were met with loud boos from members of the public in attendance, many visibly shocked and worried by the minister’s aggressive stance.
The reactions underscore growing public concern over the state’s handling of ongoing demonstrations, especially in light of the escalating police brutality reported nationwide.
In his address to police officers, Murkomen further defended the use of force, stating that officers must protect themselves, state property, and their stations at all costs.
“These guns you’ve been issued are not decorations. If someone tries to break into a police station to steal weapons and harm you, protect yourself first. Don’t hesitate—I’ll personally defend you afterward,” he insisted.
Murkomen asserted that this approach was not his personal initiative but an “order from above,” hinting at backing from higher levels of government.
Coup Plot Allegations and Blame on Protesters
Earlier in a press briefing, CS Murkomen strongly condemned the nationwide demonstrations held on June 25, 2025, marking the anniversary of last year’s anti-Finance Bill protests.
He alleged that the protests were part of a well-orchestrated coup attempt aimed at toppling the government.
“This is not about protests. It was an unconstitutional attempt to change the regime. The police were able to foil an attempted coup,” he said.
Murkomen claimed that the organizers had planned to destroy property, loot homes, and attack politicians allied to the Kenya Kwanza government. He also alleged that intelligence teams had intercepted vehicles loaded with cash, purportedly used to mobilize the protests.
Despite video evidence and eyewitness reports of police violence, the CS defended the conduct of law enforcement, stating that no excesses were committed. Instead, he painted the police as victims, claiming they were targeted by violent demonstrators.
Murkomen: “We Will Come for You”
The Interior CS vowed to crack down on those behind the protests, promising severe consequences for organizers and financiers.
“Make no mistake — we will come for you,” he warned.
He also offered his full support to police officers facing public backlash, insisting that their actions during the protests were justified.
“If you’re a police officer and feel threatened, remember — you did nothing wrong. You stopped a coup. You don’t carry guns as toys. When you’re threatened, your life is at risk.”
Murkomen concluded by accusing both religious leaders and foreign diplomats of silence in the face of attacks on the police, claiming they preferred instability in Kenya over peace.
“No church will talk about the pain officers are going through. No diplomat will defend our police. They thrive in chaos. But I thank our officers — without them, we’d have no country today.”
Protest Aftermath
Murkomen revealed that during the protests:
5 police stations were set ablaze,
88 police vehicles were destroyed,
27 county government vehicles were vandalized,
and 65 private cars were torched.
He estimated that businesses lost billions of shillings due to looting and destruction.
The CS’s statements have ignited fierce debate online and offline, with human rights activists, legal experts, and opposition leaders condemning the use of excessive force and the government’s failure to address protesters’ concerns.
As pressure mounts, all eyes remain on the Interior Ministry’s next move — and whether justice or further crackdowns will define the days ahead.
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