Interior Ministry — Kenyan government agency overseeing police, security sector reforms, cybercrime strategy, and internal security matters.
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… He said the committee would engage the Interior Ministry and other relevant security agencies and seek to respond to the issues raised within two weeks. …
MPs demand action as political goonism threatens public gatheringsCitizen Digital
… rs August 19, 2026 04:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks at a press conference after registering as a candidate for the presidential election at the Interior Ministry …
Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran saysThe Standard
… To safeguard the programme from changes in future administrations, the Head of State directed Interior Ministry to prepare a Sessional Paper that will be presented to Cabinet before being forwarded to Parliament for enactment into law. …
Ruto says village elders to get Sh3,000 monthly stipendThe Standard
… The data was obtained from the Interior Ministry following a statement sought by Kisii Woman Rep Dorice Donya, who led the lawmakers last month, in condemning the alarming increase of missing children, saying the growing trend in recent months has caused widespread fears, anxiety …
Long wait: Families hold onto hope for missing children to return homeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 23 – The Interior Ministry has expressed confidence that criminal investigations will lead to more convictions and faster resolution of cases following the international accreditation of Kenya’s Forensic Evidence Management Unit (FEMU), a move expected to stren …
CS Murkomen: International Forensic Accreditation to Strengthen Criminal ProsecutionsCitizen Digital
… Similarly, the group wants the Interior Ministry to issue a public directive criminalizing the targeting of journalists by police officers and hired goons, while providing a framework for protecting media personnel on the frontline. …
Media stakeholders condemn shrinking media space in East AfricaCitizen Digital
… as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking during a press briefing in Ruiru, Wamuchomba said the rise of hired gangs in politics had become alarming and demanded action rather than statements from the Interior Ministry …
Wamuchomba to Murkomen: Enough press conferences, we want action on goonsThe Standard
… The government has consistently denied any involvement, with both the Interior Ministry and the National Police Service maintaining that anyone reported missing should be reported through established legal channels to facilitate investigations. …
Aladwa defends Interior PS Omollo over abduction claimsThe Standard
… Addressing a press briefing in Nairobi on Sunday, Aladwa said the Interior Ministry is responsible for safeguarding national security and should be given the space to execute its mandate."Let Dr. …
Aladwa defends PS Omollo over abduction remarksCapital News
… According to the Interior Ministry, no arrests were reported across the entire Nyanza, Coast and North Eastern regions during the anniversary demonstrations. …
Murkomen Singles Out Mombasa As Model For Peaceful Protests As Coast, Nyanza and North Eastern Region Record No ArrestsThree North Rift counties—Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Nandi—are hosting multidisciplinary sporting competitions in athletics, volleyball, and football ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, with grassroots athletes competing for Sh63 million in total prize money.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Three North Rift counties—Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Nandi—are hosting multidisciplinary sporting competitions in athletics, volleyball, and football ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, with grassroots athletes competing for Sh63 million in total prize money.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Protective Guards Association of Kenya claims security guards have been sidelined from consultative meetings on sector reforms ordered by President William Ruto, following his August 2026 directive for the Interior Ministry to address grievances and produce a report within 60 days.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime have agreed to establish a multi-agency team to develop a national strategy combating cybercrime, maritime crime, drug abuse, and border control weaknesses. President Ruto committed to advancing Kenya's ratification of the UN Convention against Cybercrime and deepening cooperation on law enforcement training and treatment standards.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kiambu County Government has rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme is linked to African Swine Fever, stating all piglets are sourced from KALRO and the programme has benefited more than 70,000 men and youth.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reaffirmed that the Inspector General of Police retains constitutional command of the National Police Service, including authority over investigations, promotions and deployment, and said the government will respect the independence of the office under Article 245 of the Constitution.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has stepped up efforts since March to unclog blocked waterways and drainage systems to prevent flooding before the anticipated El Nino rains in October. The clean-up follows deadly flooding in March that killed at least 33 residents and prompted the government to improve preparedness against recurring inundation.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Education Ministry and the Kenya Red Cross Society are developing measures to protect schools and ensure learning continues during the anticipated El Niño event expected in October and November, including safeguarding national examinations and assessments despite expected heavy rains.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
The IEBC chairperson has dismissed allegations by DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua that the 2027 presidential election will be rigged through election technology procurement, stating that no company, including Miru Systems Ltd, has been awarded the tender and that specifications are generic and performance-based.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said that as Kenya approaches 2027 elections, police might end political gatherings due to security issues to prevent loss of lives and property damage. Murkomen said the government will implement security measures during the campaign season and defended police reliance on intelligence information that may not meet court evidentiary standards.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Interior Ministry reported that mobile money was used in 51 of 102 computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026, with mobile money fraud accounting for 19 cases (18.6%), followed by investment and forex schemes with 16 cases (15.7%), and cryptocurrency schemes with 12 cases (11.8%).
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly members have raised alarm over organised groups disrupting political rallies, funerals, church meetings and other public gatherings, warning that political violence threatens citizens' constitutional freedoms and could fuel violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka sought parliamentary action after violence incidents in Kisii and Nyamira counties left bereaved families unable to mourn with dignity.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the U.S. lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, ends oil sanctions, releases frozen Iranian assets, and ends threats and military operations. The memorandum of understanding signed in June unravelled over control of the strait, through which a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flowed before the war.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 effective August 4, 2026, and that the government will formally recognise their role under the Office of the President with specialised training to strengthen their administrative responsibilities.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament heard that 1,251 children were reported missing from January 2025 to June 2026, with 917 traced and reunited with families. The growing trend has sparked widespread concern among lawmakers and families.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Forensic Evidence Management Unit has received international accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board, which Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says will strengthen criminal prosecutions by ensuring evidence is collected, preserved and presented according to international standards. The accreditation is said to mark the first such international accreditation for a Forensic Evidence Management Unit in Africa.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Media Sector Working Group has raised alarm over shrinking media space in East Africa, condemning rising attacks on journalists and media houses and calling on governments to respect press freedom. The outfit declared it will not sit back as the Fourth Estate is "being dismantled" in the region, citing military-backed closures and internet blackouts.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Githunguri MP Gathoni wa Muchomba has criticised Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for failing to decisively tackle the problem of organised goonism in politics, warning it could harm the country ahead of the 2027 General Election and demanding action rather than statements from the Interior Ministry.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Makadara MP George Aladwa defended Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo's recent remarks dismissing government involvement in activist abductions, characterizing criticism as "unfortunate, misleading and driven more by politics than by facts," and called on media to verify facts and exercise responsibility on national security matters.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi ODM chairperson and Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo against criticism over remarks on abductions, saying the Interior Ministry should be allowed to execute its security mandate without political interference and that security should not be politicised.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police detained 355 people during Thursday's nationwide commemoration of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, with the bulk of arrests concentrated in Nairobi (161), Kajiado (123), and Kiambu (36), while Nyanza, Coast, and North Eastern regions reported no arrests. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the commemorations were largely peaceful, with no widespread incidents of looting, vandalism, violent clashes, or protest-related injuries reported nationwide.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called on Kenyans to avoid Thursday's planned Gen Z commemoration protests, citing intelligence reports of plans to infiltrate demonstrations with criminal gangs in Mt Kenya region and Nairobi. Gachagua alleged senior government officials were mobilising goons to disrupt protests and claimed certain police officers had expressed discomfort over instructions to avoid some protest zones.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen blamed absentee parents for rising indiscipline among learners, saying many have abandoned their responsibility and left children to be raised by phones, television, and young teachers, rather than shifting blame to educators and government.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed allocating Sh3.9 billion as a stipend for village elders, who will be part of the National Government Administration Officers under the Interior Ministry. Mbadi said the stipend recognizes the elders' roles in addressing security and societal challenges and enhancing local administrative capacities.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The IEBC Chairperson has warned that politicians engaging in electoral misconduct involving goons and criminal gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election risk disqualification, and said the commission will take decisive action against those involved under the election code of conduct.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for an overhaul of Nakuru's security team following the murder of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia at Tabuga PCEA Church in Lanet, accusing security officers of failing to contain rising crime in the region. Gachagua also questioned the silence of senior security officials and urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to release CCTV footage of the killing.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has identified 59 flood-prone areas across five sub-counties in Tana River County, with Tana Delta accounting for 32 locations. The mapping follows heightened alerts over rising water levels at Seven Forks Dam, as nationwide flooding has killed at least 18 people, with the Eastern region recording nine fatalities.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Interior Ministry has advised Lower Tana River residents to move to higher ground due to rising water levels in the river following heavy rainfall in the upper Tana region. Water levels along the Tana River are expected to rise steadily from April 29, with the highest risk period between May 2 and May 3, when widespread flooding is expected in areas including Garissa, Hola, and Garsen.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Seven people died and scores were injured in an inter-community attack in Kwa Kamari village, Tseikuru sub-county, Kitui County; GSU and police have been deployed to restore order, while officials report 12 deaths total from retaliatory attacks along the Kitui–Tana River border.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →