CS Murkomen condemns police brutality in Angata Barrikoi
By Faith Lagat, June 24, 2026Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned police brutality against residents of Kabusa and Ng’endalel villages in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County, describing the incidents as unlawful and unacceptable.
He made the remarks while speaking at Kabusia Primary School on June 24, 2026, where the alleged violence and destruction of property occurred following cattle theft incidents in the area.
Murkomen issued a public apology on behalf of the government, stating: “I condemn and ask for forgiveness on behalf of the government for the beatings and loss of property you suffered at the hands of law enforcement officers recently. As a CS and lawyer, what happened here is against the law.”
He directed the Inspector General of Police to initiate internal investigations and ensure disciplinary action is taken against officers found culpable.
He further noted that the government would not tolerate misconduct within the security services and emphasized the need to uphold the rule of law while maintaining public trust. The visit came amid rising tensions in the Narok-Migori border region linked to cattle rustling and land-related disputes.
Security crackdown
During the same engagement, Murkomen announced a seven-day ultimatum for residents in Trans Mara South, Kuria East, and Kuria West sub-counties to surrender illegal firearms. He warned that those who fail to comply will face intensified recovery operations.
“We will also target those selling bullets to criminals and those who trade in stolen livestock,” he said. The CS reported that previous security interventions had led to the recovery of 21 illegal firearms and several arrests, but noted that remaining weapons continue to fuel insecurity in the region.
Murkomen outlined expanded security measures including intelligence-led operations, realignment of security deployments, increased patrol vehicles, and enhanced peacebuilding efforts. He said the government is working to address both immediate threats and underlying causes of insecurity.
Security meeting
Murkomen chaired a high-level peace and security meeting in Ang’ata Barrikoi Division attended by senior security officials, including Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police Gilbert Masengeli, GSU Commandant Johana Tonui, Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan, Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi, and other officials.
Elected leaders present included Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu, Deputy Governor Tamalinye Koech, Senator Ledama Olekina, Woman Representative Rebecca Tonkei, Emurua Dikirr MP David Keter, and several Members of County Assembly. The meeting focused on cattle theft, illegal firearms, and ongoing community tensions along the Narok-Migori border.
The developments follow similar concerns raised by KANU Chairman Gideon Moi, who on June 23 condemned violence in the area, citing deaths, injuries, and destruction of property. Moi called for restraint from both residents and security agencies.
Authorities attributed the unrest to long-standing cattle rustling and land disputes that have persisted in the region for years. The government has pledged continued collaboration with local leaders to recover stolen livestock, restore calm, and address grievances through dialogue.