Murkomen commends security teams for effective coordination in June 25 operations
By Sharon Atieno, June 25, 2026Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has praised Kenya’s security agencies for what he termed as professionalism, discipline and effective coordination in handling the nationwide June 25 anniversary demonstrations held across the country on Thursday.
Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, June 25,2026 at Harambee House after the nationwide Gen Z commemoration protests, Murkomen applauded police officers and other security personnel for maintaining law and order while responding swiftly to emerging security concerns reported by wananchi during the demonstrations.
“I commend our security agencies for their commitment and dedication to maintaining law and order. They acted with utmost professionalism and responded promptly to concerns by wananchi. We salute them for their effective organization and meticulous planning,” Murkomen said.
Police praised for coordinated response
The Interior CS said security officers had demonstrated discipline in managing one of the country’s most sensitive protest anniversaries, noting that the operation reflected improved coordination among agencies tasked with safeguarding public safety during the nationwide commemorations.
His remarks came as security remained heightened in several parts of the country, with police maintaining patrols and monitoring demonstrations staged to mark the anniversary of the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
Kanja orders due process in arrests
Earlier, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja directed officers across the country to strictly follow legal procedures when arresting protesters, insisting that every arrest must be backed by evidence and constitutional process.
“If there is any evidence, it must be listed by the police. They have to proceed based on the available evidence, and if there is no case against them, they will have to be set free,” Kanja said during a security inspection in Kitengela.
Arrests reported in Nairobi and Meru
Police arrested several activists outside Parliament Buildings in Nairobi as tensions rose near barricaded government installations, while authorities in Meru confirmed five arrests linked to demonstrations.
Despite isolated arrests, security agencies maintained that operations remained under control as officers continued safeguarding lives, property and peaceful public order nationwide.