Murkomen calls out politicians inciting Kenyans during rallies ahead of 2027
By Faith Lagat, February 27, 2026Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned politicians who incite Kenyans and exploit youth for violence during political rallies, stressing that national security should not be treated lightly as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at a Resource Mobilisation event for Small Trader Groups in Suba South, Homa Bay County, on February 27, 2026, Murkomen called on leaders across political divides to prioritise peace and constructive policies over divisive tactics.
“Nikiwa hapa Homa Bay Ningependa kuwaomba wenzangu viongozi wenye wako hapa na wale wa mirengo ingine Kenya nzima ya kwamba usalama wa taifa letu sio kitu ya kuchezea na kwamba wale ambao wanafanyia siasa mambo ya usalama wakome na watafute sera na mbinu tofauti,” he stated, urging politicians to cease politicising security matters and focus on alternative strategies.
Youth must be shielded from political violence
Murkomen highlighted the dangers of using youth as tools for disruption, rejecting what he termed “goonism.”
“Bure itakua kwamba wanafanya siasa na mambo ya usalama, kufanya vijana wetu wapigane na kukufanya mambo ambayo hayafai na sisi kama wizara hatutakubali watoto wetu watumike kufanya mambo ya goonism, tunataka Kenya iliyo salama, na siasa ifanywe kwa amani,” he said.
He encouraged young people to engage in productive initiatives, such as affordable housing projects, rather than resorting to violent confrontations. “Vijana wafanye kazi kwa affordable housing. Wala sio kuuana na kupigana, and we will stand firm regardless of political,” Murkomen added.
The CS also questioned why some rallies experience disruptions while others remain peaceful, emphasising that political gatherings conducted peacefully eliminate the need for police interventions.
“Watu wengine wanauliza kwa nini kwa rallies fulani kuna disruptions? Si hii ni rally na haina kelele? If they can do their politics on peace, there will no violence nor need for police interventions and this country will be safer,” he said.
Tribal politics a threat to peace
Murkomen identified politicians who rely on tribalism or divisive tactics rather than substantive policies as the greatest threat to national stability.
“Therefore, I want to announce, the people of Kenya are not a threat to the peace of this country, the greatest threat to peace and insecurity is politicians who don’t have policies but are into tribal politics,” he declared.
His remarks come amid scrutiny of police conduct at opposition rallies, where reports of teargas use and alleged brutality have been highlighted in Kisii and Kakamega.
Murkomen’s Homa Bay address reinforces the government’s position on accountability, warning that incitement and misuse of youth for political violence will not be tolerated.