Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen speaks during the Jukwaa la Usalama, Uasin Gishu County Chapter on July 23, 2025./MINAInterior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has fired a warning shot at politicians fanning ethnic tensions for political gain, vowing swift and decisive action against those found inciting communities.
Speaking on Wednesday, July 23, at the Uasin Gishu County Commissioner’s office ahead of the Jukwaa La Usalama security forum, Murkomen said the government would not tolerate leaders using inflammatory language to divide Kenyans.
"Security agencies will be very firm with anyone making inciteful statements aimed at dividing communities," he stated firmly.
Murkomen revealed that a growing number of political actors—many of whom are not from Uasin Gishu or the wider Rift Valley region—have been stirring up unrest in an attempt to tarnish the image of the government.
“Most of these individuals are political actors who are not from Uasin Gishu or the Rift Valley. They try to create rifts between communities in an effort to paint the government in a bad light,” said the CS.
The Jukwaa La Usalama security tour in the county brings
together government officials, security stakeholders, and the public to discuss
peace and security issues.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen consults during the Jukwaa la Usalama, Uasin Gishu County Chapter on July 23, 2025./MINA
Flanked by top national and regional security officials, including Immigration and Civil Services PS Dr. Belio Kipsang, Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli, and Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan, Murkomen emphasized the government’s commitment to peace and national unity.
The CS is leading a multi-day regional security tour dubbed Jukwaa La Usalama, aimed at engaging local communities on matters of safety, cohesion, and development.
The tour kicked off in Uasin Gishu and will proceed to Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Baringo counties from Thursday to Saturday before concluding in Trans Nzoia County on Monday.
The Interior Ministry has recently heightened surveillance and community engagement across politically sensitive regions amid rising concerns over leaders exploiting ethnic lines for political mileage.
Murkomen reiterated the government’s position: freedom of expression must not be abused to destabilise communities.
“This is not just about politics; it's about the peace and cohesion of our people. We must not allow reckless rhetoric to undermine the stability we have worked so hard to build,” he said.
As security agencies continue to monitor and respond to potential threats, the Interior CS urged local leaders to champion unity and caution their supporters against falling for divisive narratives.
