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
Interior Cabinet Secretary tasked with security, administration, and school safety oversight across Kenya.
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The Standard
… s, with the suspension running until May 26. “Following consultations, it was agreed there was a need for negotiations at a high level within one week between now and May 26 and the strike is suspended to allow for negotiations,” said Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen …
Court declines to fast-track petition against EPRA fuel pricesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP Ida Odinga will on Thursday headline a peace and conservation race in the Cherangany Hills as part of an ambitious initiative aimed at restoring degr …
Murkomen, Ida Odinga Lead Push to Restore Degraded Cherangany Hills EcosystemCapital News
… y assigned to state officers is intended to facilitate the execution of official duties “without fear of compromise or harm.” Orengo further sought clarification on the grounds upon which the decision was made and copied the letter to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen …
Orengo protests abrupt withdrawal of security officersCitizen Digital
… We lost over 1,300 Kenyans and hundreds of thousands of Kenyans are up to date in IDP camps.” Malala singled out Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar as key figures allegedly pushing the narrative. …
Malala accuses Ruto of ethnic profiling against Kikuyus, reviving '41 vs 1' politicsCapital News
… On Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said four people were killed during the demonstrations while at least 30 others sustained injuries, including police officers and civilians caught up in violent confrontations.
Kindiki urges restraint as country recovers from transport strike turmoilCapital News
… He is mocking Kenyans by displaying millions of shillings in public when people have no food to put on the table.” The former Deputy President further criticised Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over what he termed a pattern of blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta …
Gachagua denies radicalisation claims, says taxes and BRT rollout to blameCapital News
… Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen earlier said four people were killed during the unrest, while at least 30 others, including police officers, sustained injuries. …
NPS restricts comments amid backlash over statement denying arrest of Nairobi OCSCitizen Digital
CS Murkomen to launch Ksh.14.7B Cherangany Hills Restoration Programme after Chesongoch tragedy By Citizen Reporter May 20, 2026 07:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A drone shot showing sections of the de …
CS Murkomen to launch Ksh.14.7B Cherangany Hills Restoration Programme after Chesongoch tragedyThe Standard
… The initiative, spearheaded by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, is designed to combine environmental recovery with economic empowerment for communities living around the Cherangany ecosystem. …
Residents turn to coffee, bamboo as Cherangany forest loss worsensThe Standard
… Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had earlier linked the demonstrations to political forces associated with the former President, accusing unnamed leaders of financing unrest to destabilise the government. …
Stop hiding behind Uhuru over fuel price crisisLaw Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has called for firm action against individuals financing and coordinating politically-linked goonism, insisting that both perpetrators and their sponsors must be held accountable regardless of their status.
2 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has called for firm action against individuals financing and coordinating politically-linked goonism, insisting that both perpetrators and their sponsors must be held accountable regardless of their status.
2 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Maritime security experts, government officials and international partners from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and Europe gathered in Mombasa for a three-day EU-organized conference to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance use of the Information Sharing and Coordination Platform (IORIS), amid growing concerns over shipping safety, port operations, and counternarcotics efforts.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has welcomed a government allocation of Sh3.96 billion to introduce a monthly stipend for approximately 110,000 village elders across Kenya, beginning 1 July. The initiative fulfills a pledge made during Jukwaa La Usalama community engagements and aims to formally finance and strengthen the role of village elders in grassroots security and administration.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for stronger regional and international cooperation to address maritime threats as Kenya positions itself as a key maritime hub and pursues employment opportunities in the international shipping sector. The call comes after President William Ruto announced that Norwegian maritime company Wilhelmsen plans to recruit 1,000 Kenyan seafarers.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has given Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen 14 days to file responses and affidavits in three petitions seeking his removal over alleged shoot-to-kill remarks made last year. Justice Gregory Mutai also directed that all parties file responses within 14 days and set July 27, 2026, for a mention to confirm compliance and determine case consolidation.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen held high-level talks with UK government officials in London to strengthen security cooperation and draw lessons from British urban policing institutions for the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rights group Katiba Institute has filed an amended petition asking the High Court to hold Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen personally liable for deaths and injuries from police actions following his remarks last year directing officers to shoot anyone approaching a police station or threatening an officer's life. The institute argues Murkomen acted outside his constitutional mandate by directing police execution of duties, which should fall under the Inspector-General of Police.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China Road and Bridge Corporation has asked the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to stop the Riruta–Ngong Commuter Meter Gauge Railway Project, arguing that halting construction would cause economic losses and that resource allocation decisions are the mandate of the Executive and Parliament, not the courts.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DCP leadership over allegations linking him to organised violence in the Mount Kenya region, saying he has been dragged into claims of orchestrating violence and does not want to be viewed through a tribal lens.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit will use technology and data-driven policing, drawing on lessons from a benchmarking visit to the New York Police Department that demonstrated advanced surveillance, facial recognition, and data analytics systems.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is visiting the New York Police Department to draw lessons on intelligence-led policing, community-oriented approaches, and technology integration as Kenya moves forward with plans to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to tackle rising security challenges.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Standard opinion piece supports President Ruto's directive to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, arguing the city's rapidly expanding population and economic activity have created security demands that exceed the current police architecture's capacity.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for state-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect resulting from a 1965 Cabinet Sessional Paper that concentrated development on so-called "high potential" areas, leaving the northern frontier without adequate roads, water, healthcare or schools.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wajir Stadium held Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time, with President William Ruto arriving at 8:30am to crowds that exceeded the venue's 10,000-seat capacity. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew thousands of residents and visitors from early morning hours.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo said his administration has initiated development projects in all electoral wards over the last four years and pledged further investment in vocational training centres and student bursaries to support technical skills development.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir Stadium hosted the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in the county, with thousands of Kenyans gathering at the newly expanded 10,000-seater venue. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew crowds from early morning, with President William Ruto arriving at 8.30 am.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Citizen TV has obtained exclusive CCTV footage that investigators say captures how seven suspects in police custody gained access to the dormitory and started the fire on May 28 that killed 16 students. Homicide detectives say forensic analysis of the footage placed the suspects at the scene of the crime.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on school principals and boards of management to implement proactive safety and security protocols, including ensuring dormitories are not overcrowded, have adequate emergency exits, and install CCTV cameras in strategic locations.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen says the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil could have been caused by possible negligence by the administration. Eight students have been arrested as persons of interest in connection with the suspected arson attack, and preliminary investigations found that exit doors had been locked, preventing escapes.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
Gloria Orwoba criticized the government for proceeding with the National Prayer Breakfast while a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County killed 16 learners and injured 79 others. She argued the event should have been cancelled in honour of the deceased and accused the government of failing to implement school safety measures despite previous tragedies.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party has demanded the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen following a dormitory fire at Utumishi Academy Senior School in Gilgil that killed 16 students, citing failures in emergency response and questioning disaster preparedness in schools.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Education and Interior Cabinet Secretaries said the government will review compliance with the school safety manual as investigations into a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Academy Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County continue. The officials said investigators are yet to establish the cause of the blaze.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has declared Wednesday, May 27, a public holiday to allow Kenyans to celebrate Eid ul-Adha, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. Government offices, schools, and many businesses will remain closed as the Muslim community commemorates the Festival of Sacrifice.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the government's handling of President William Ruto's security, saying the Head of State's safety is critical to national stability. Gachagua took aim at Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, describing him as naive and claiming the ministry requires more mature leadership.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday to mark Eid al-Adha, allowing Muslims nationwide to observe the significant Islamic festival with prayers, charity, and family gatherings.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026 a public holiday to mark Eid ul-Adha, the Islamic Festival of Sacrifice, under the Public Holidays Act.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha, the Islamic Festival of Sacrifice observed by Muslims worldwide through prayers, charity, and family gatherings.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial warns that gospel singer Rachel Wandeto's alleged murder — reportedly over her political support for President Ruto — signals that political intolerance in Kenya is becoming violent extremism, and demands swift prosecution of those responsible.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →