Violent protests in Kenya with injured people and Interior CS Murkomen speaking to the press.
Violent protests in Kenya with injured people and Interior CS Murkomen speaking to the press.
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Murkomen alaumu wanasiasa kwa ghasia za maandamano ya mafuta

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Waziri wa Mambo ya Ndani Kipchumba Murkomen alisema watu wanne walifariki na wengine 30 walijeruhiwa wakati wa maandamano ya bei ya mafuta Jumatatu.

Murkomen alizungumza katika Harambee House Jumatatu jioni. Alilaumu wanasiasa kwa kupanga ghasia na uporaji katika miji kama Nairobi, Nakuru na Kajiado.

Serikali ilikamata washukiwa 348 wanaohusishwa na vurugu hizo. Murkomen alisema uchunguzi unaendelea kuhusu kuchomwa kwa ofisi za UDA na mashambulizi mengine.

Alisema wizi na uharibifu hauwezi kupunguza bei ya mafuta. Barabara nyingi zilisafishwa baada ya waandamanaji kuwazuia.

Wadau wa usafiri walikutana na wizara ili kujadili mgomo unaoendelea.

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Kenyan officials at press conference warning against violence during upcoming protests.
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Officials warn against violence in upcoming June 25 protests

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat have warned against looting, destruction and disruptions during the planned June 25 demonstrations.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated on June 24 that authorities have arrested several individuals and are investigating politicians accused of mobilizing goons to disrupt planned protests on June 25.

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Nairobi police arrested 11 people during protests against fuel price hikes announced by EPRA on Tuesday, April 21. Demonstrations occurred in several areas including Embu and Kitengela, with some violence reported. Commander Issa Mohamud said the situation remains calm with businesses operating normally.

The one-week suspension of the matatu strike is fading as operators demand a Sh46 reduction in fuel prices.

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Seven suspects in police custody have explained why they set fire to a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy, killing 16 students.

The Kenya Flower Council has reported direct losses of about 200 million shillings on Monday alone after matatu owners' protests over fuel prices disrupted flower shipments.

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Rigathi Gachagua, DCP leader, accused the government of reviving a special 12-officer police unit—previously blamed for a January church attack—to disrupt opposition ahead of 2027 polls. He condemned a tear gas assault at his Kikuyu rally and vowed to press on with meetings, while allies criticised police politicisation. Kajiado police denied the claims.

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Opposition leaders rebuke Murkomen for remarks against Gachagua

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Murkomen defends plain-clothed officers during protests

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Murkomen directs police to protect peaceful June 25 protesters

Jumanne, 23. Mwezi wa sita 2026, 07:16:33

Government warns opposition leaders over June 25 protests

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Police launch manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after Nakuru clashes

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Murkomen confirms arrests after Cathedral goons attack

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Ruto vows justice after gospel singer Rachel Wandeto dies in petrol attack

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Kenyan transport groups demand fuel price caps and subsidies

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Ichung’wah accuses Gachagua-linked mobiliser over Southern Bypass blockade

 

 

 

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