Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has now ordered the arrest and prosecution of politicians inciting violence in Kisii.
Speaking following meetings with Kisii and Nyamira county security chiefs, the Cabinet Secretary said they must all be arrested regardless of the position one holds, or their political affiliation.
Kindiki insisted that there is no connection between political competition and violence.
He went on to say that acts of politicians using violence as a means of political competition will not be entertained.
"There is no connection between political competition and violence. While political competition is lawful and constitutional, the use of violence as a means of conducting political competition is illegal and intolerable," Kindiki said.
He added that under President William Ruto's administration, the country's security apparatus will not be used for political activities.
He reiterated the need for security officers to remain neutral at all times while discharging their duties.
"It is the policy of this administration to depoliticise security management and law enforcement. Our security officers and administrators must remain impartial," he said.
During a meeting with the Kisii County Subcounty and Divisional security heads in Kisii Town on Friday, Kindiki said a special team has been deployed to investigate the recent violent crimes in the county.
He noted that personnel changes have also been made and are expected to bring to account, organisers, financiers, and perpetrators of violent criminal incidents in Kisii County.
Kindiki directed security agencies in Kisii county to prioritise preventive security and enforce the law firmly and without regard to the political affiliation or social rank of lawbreakers.
