Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, put rogue police officers on the spot.
Speaking during a security meeting involving officials from Eastern and Rift Valley, Murkomen made it clear that the government would not shield any rogue officer.
Murkomen declared that rogue officers going out to harm people would face the law without any favours or protection from the government.
He, however, clarified that those working professionally would receive full backing from the state.
“We will support police officers who defend themselves in situations where their lives are in danger, but we will not protect rogue officers who are hell-bent on harming people,” Murkomen stated.
Sensitise people
While firing a warning shot at rogue security officers, Murkomen indicated that the government would take an active role in creating awareness.
He emphasised that people needed to be informed on the importance of fostering collaboration with police officers. According to Murkomen, the move would eliminate the looming enmity between police and the citizens.
“We will also sensitise members of the public and leaders to respect police work and collaborate with them for a peaceful and harmonious society,” he stated.
Recent cases
His sentiments came against the backdrop of increased scrutiny on police officers after the BBC released their documentary dubbed Blood Parliament and the shootings in Ang’ata Barikoi, Narok County.
The BBC documentary opened fresh wounds with a section of Kenyans calling for accountability over what they termed as unprofessional conduct from some of the police officers unmasked by the documentary.
On the other hand, the Narok shootings sparked outrage, forcing Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to fly to the area.
Responding to the clashes, Murkomen vowed to take action on any officer found culpable.
“We have no allegiance to anybody except the Constitution and the law. Anybody who has been involved in the Narok situation will face legal action,” Murkomen said.