Also known as: Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen · Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen · Mr Murkomen · Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen · Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen · Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen · CS Kipchumba Murkomen · Mr. Kipchumba Murkomen · Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen · CS Murkomen · Interior CS Kipchumha Murkomen · huyu kijana wa Ruto anaitwa Murkomen · Interior counterpart Kipchumba Murkomen · Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen · Mr. Murkomen · Prof Murkomen · Interior CS Murkomen Kipchumba
Interior Cabinet Secretary overseeing security and national events, recently involved in border voter registration disputes and livestock compensation controversies.
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… mpionships in Copenhagen, Denmark. “Clocking an impressive 1:04:23, Ngetich shattered the women’s course record by over three minutes, adding yet another prestigious title to her growing collection of international accolades,” he said.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen …
Kenyan athletes sweep Tokyo Half-MarathonCapital News
… Those present included Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Mulongo, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and West Pokot Governor Simon K …
Ruto Launches Sh1bn Kitale Hospital Upgrade, Blames Natembeya for DelaysCapital News
… National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accompanied the President during the visit. …
Ruto: Sh4.4bn road project to transform Kerio Valley, curb banditryThe Standard
… Those present included National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. …
Ruto outlines plan to turn Kerio Valley into economic hub with Sh4.4b projectThe Standard
… In a quick rejoinder, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended the withdrawal of officers assigned to Natembeya, alleging that the governor associates with individuals he described as goons and was planning violence. …
Orengo claims security detail withdrawn againCitizen Digital
… Kuna maji yameletwa hapa?” The leaders questioned the government’s push for water buffalo milk production amid reports of cattle deaths in Samburu, where livestock remains a vital source of livelihood for many families. “Ningetaka kuongelesha Murkomen na Ruto kwa kuua ng’ombe za …
DCP leaders accuse Ruto gov't of fuelling political insultsCitizen Digital
… The MBIS was first launched at DCI Headquarters on July 23, 2026, by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. …
DCI introduces biometric system in Diplomatic police unitThe Standard
… The roll out follows the launch of the system on July 23, 2026, by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen at DCI headquarters.By September the services had been rolled out to 20 additional centres, primarily serving the Central Region and neighbouring areas. …
DCI rolls out biometric clearance to diplomatsCapital News
… Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who and other leaders accompanied the President during the visit, said the Government has restored peace and security in the Kerio Valley. …
Ruto Says Opposition Has No Plan for Kenya, Pledges Development Ahead of 2027 PollsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for accelerated infrastructure development in the Kerio Valley, saying sustained investment in roads and electricity will help consolidate security gains and create econo …
CS Murkomen Says Accelerated Development Is Key to Ending Kerio Valley BanditryA multi-storey building under construction on 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi collapsed with seven people missing and six confirmed trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue teams from the national government, Nairobi County Government and Kenya Red Cross are coordinating efforts to locate survivors, with one person hospitalized and 66 of 67 construction workers accounted for.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
A multi-storey building under construction on 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi collapsed with seven people missing and six confirmed trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue teams from the national government, Nairobi County Government and Kenya Red Cross are coordinating efforts to locate survivors, with one person hospitalized and 66 of 67 construction workers accounted for.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
A dispute over voter registration along the Kenya-Uganda border has escalated into a political confrontation between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, involving President William Ruto and Uganda's government, which has warned its nationals against registering as Kenyan citizens.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mama Rachel Ruto handed over 53 houses to families affected by the October 31 Chesongoch mudslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County, which killed more than 30 people and destroyed homes and livelihoods. She also launched a groundbreaking for a Chesongoch Community Resource Centre and ICT Hub, urging survivors to embrace hope and rebuild their lives.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho directed police not to arrest fishermen operating in Lake Nakuru and declared he had granted them permission to fish, despite government warnings that fishing in the lake is illegal and fish from it pose health risks.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto says the government is prioritising increased agricultural production and lower farming costs to address drought's effects on food security and the cost of living. He stated that supporting farmers to produce more food would boost supplies, improve affordability, and strengthen Kenya's resilience to drought.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto and senior cabinet officials including Mining Secretary Hassan Joho and Interior Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have offered condolences to Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani following the death of her father, Mohamed Achani.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged attendees at Tuesday's Mashujaa Day celebrations to arrive early and avoid overcrowding, noting that organisers have arranged overflow seating and screens. The celebrations, co-hosted by Nandi, Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, are expected to draw approximately 15,000 people to the main venue.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto addressed supporters in Kapsabet, Nandi county, announcing development plans including electricity connections and road expansion, while criticizing opposition figures Edwin Sifuna, Fred Matiang'i, and Kalonzo Musyoka as lacking an agenda for the country.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Armed police officers camped at War Memorial Hospital's gate in Nakuru on Friday evening, hours after a court ruled in favor of the hospital in a dispute over its 27.6-acre property in Milimani Estate. Questions have emerged about the interests of Governor Susan Kihika and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in the land dispute.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said he will proceed with constructing a major 300-bed hospital in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, despite opposition from Governor George Natembeya, stating that healthcare infrastructure is a public necessity that should not be subject to political differences.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan athletes dominated the 2026 Tokyo Legacy Half-Marathon on October 18, sweeping all three podium positions in the men's race with Alexander Mutiso Munyao winning in 59:51 and setting a course record. Agnes Jebet Ng'etich won the women's race in 1:04:23, also breaking the course record, while Tabitha Njeri Kamau finished second in the women's category.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched a KSh1 billion upgrade of Trans Nzoia County Level 5 Hospital in Kitale, accusing Governor George Natembeya of opposing the project and delaying improvements. Ruto said the facility's poor condition had led residents to nickname it "Shakahola" and criticised leaders who put political differences ahead of public services.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto said government investments in roads, irrigation, electricity and markets are transforming the Kerio Valley into an economic hub and addressing banditry. The 35-kilometre Kopasi River-Lomut-Sigor-Marich Pass road project is 60 per cent complete and is expected to improve connectivity between West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced a government investment in roads, irrigation, modern markets and electricity to transform the Kerio Valley into an economic hub, addressing banditry and cattle rustling while improving livelihoods and connectivity across West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo claimed his security detail was withdrawn shortly after attending former PM Raila Odinga's memorial in Bondo, describing it as part of a series of similar incidents. The withdrawal came hours after Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya reported his officers were withdrawn, while Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen alleged the governor associates with individuals he described as goons and was planning violence.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, led by Secretary-General John Methu, have condemned a growing culture of political insults and disrespect, accusing the Ruto government of fuelling divisive rhetoric ahead of next year's general election. They claimed the government had resorted to personal attacks and insults instead of issue-based politics, and faulted the President over misplaced priorities and a deteriorating economy.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a Multi-Biometric Identification System at the Diplomatic Police Unit headquarters, allowing diplomats, foreign nationals and staff of international missions to obtain Police Clearance Certificates locally without travelling to DCI Headquarters or Huduma Centres. The system is part of a nationwide rollout that has now connected 26 out of 63 PCC application centres nationwide.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has rolled out biometric clearance to diplomats, foreign nationals, and staff of international missions through the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) at the Diplomatic Police Unit Headquarters. This allows them to apply for Police Clearance Certificates locally, and the system has reduced PCC processing time from 14 days to same-day issuance.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto declared during a development tour of Elgeyo-Marakwet and Baringo counties that opposition leaders have no plan for Kenya and resort to ethnic politics, insults and hatred. He stated the 2027 election will be decided by leaders' development records and practical plans, not tribal arithmetic or ethnic mobilisation.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said accelerated infrastructure development in roads and electricity will help consolidate security gains and create economic opportunities in the Kerio Valley, where residents have worked with the government to combat banditry and cattle rustling.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of reneging on a political agreement and abandoning him during the 2022 presidential election, warning opposition leaders against trusting Kenyatta ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ruto claimed he supported Kenyatta's presidential ambitions in 2013 and 2017 but was turned against when it became his turn to seek the presidency.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An editorial argues that security forces deliberately destroyed livestock in Waso Ward, Samburu East, between September 19 and 21, 2026, and that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen's refusal to compensate herders on grounds of lacking modalities and budgetary provisions is inadequate, as livestock is the sole source of livelihood in pastoralist communities.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched a cocoa farming initiative on Mazingira Day, distributing seedlings to farmers and announcing the government would consider lowering the cost of cocoa seedlings from KSh200. The government has identified five million hectares as suitable for cocoa farming and aims to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, with two billion already planted.
11 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Amos Kipruto won the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 11, 2026, in a personal-best time of 2:01:09, defeating defending champion Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda. Ethiopia's Tadese Takele Bikila finished second and Milkesa Mengesha third.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto accused Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya of blocking national government development projects, including a hospital, in the county during a tree-planting exercise. Ruto dismissed the opposition's prospects in the 2027 elections and called for development-focused policies over political conflict.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto led tree-planting in Trans Nzoia County on Saturday as Kenya marked Mazingira Day, part of a broader government target to grow 15 billion trees by 2032. Kenya has planted 2.2 billion trees by October 5, with the goal of increasing forest cover to 30 per cent by 2032.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga said the government has ordered an immediate crackdown on citizens living along the Kenya-Uganda border who cross into Kenya to participate in political activities, including voter registration, saying such actions violate Uganda's laws and sovereignty.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is moving to operationalize County Policing Authorities to give communities a more structured role in policing and strengthen accountability at the county level. The authorities, already provided for under the National Police Service Act, will be chaired by governors and include representatives of national security agencies, county assemblies, and community interests.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ruled out monetary compensation for Samburu families whose livestock were indiscriminately killed during a security operation, citing the absence of a legal policy framework to compensate victims.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Police recovered 290 sheep, a firearm and ammunition from a lorry in Kainuk, Turkana County, and arrested the driver. The sheep are suspected to have been stolen from Lokichar within the county.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →