Murkomen assures police preparedness ahead of June 25 protests
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, June 24, 2026Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that security agencies are fully prepared to maintain law and order during the June 25 anniversary protests, while guaranteeing protection for citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
Murkomen spoke at Ang’ata Barrikoi in Narok County on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, where he had travelled to assess the security situation and explore measures to restore peace and calm following recent insecurity incidents in the area.
Addressing residents and security personnel, the CS has emphasised that June 25, 2026, remains a normal working day and urged Kenyans to go about their daily activities without fear.
“Kesho ni siku ya kazi kama siku nyingine kwa Kenya mzima. Kila mtu aende kazi yake,” Murkomen said.
Murkomen reiterated that the government recognises and respects the right of citizens to hold peaceful demonstrations, adding that police officers have been instructed to provide security to protesters conducting themselves within the law.
“Wale ambao wanataka kufanya peaceful protests, polisi wako tayari kuwapatia security watu wafanye maandamano yao ya amani,” he added.
Murkomen warns against violence
Additionally, the Interior CS warned individuals planning to engage in violence, vandalism, or any unlawful acts that they would face the full force of the law.
“Wale wanakuja na mawe na silaha wanataka kuleta vurugu kwa Kenya watachukuliwa hatua ya kisheria,” he warned.
The CS noted that the National Police Service has been adequately briefed and deployed to ensure public safety across the country.
“I want to say that anyone who is going to disturb peace, our National Police Service is properly briefed to make sure that our country is safe,” Murkomen said.
Murkomen assures school attendance amid protests
He stressed that every Kenyan should continue enjoying their rights and freedoms without disruption, including access to education and other essential services.
“Every Kenyan must continue enjoying their rights. Our children go to school na kila kitu kifanywe bila kusumbuana katika taifa letu,” he added.
The June 25 demonstrations are expected to be held in several parts of the country to mark the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-government protests.
Murkomen has assured that security agencies have heightened vigilance as authorities seek to ensure that commemorative activities remain peaceful and do not disrupt normal economic and social activities.