Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to politicians allegedly sponsoring goons to disrupt public meetings and religious gatherings, vowing that the government will act decisively against those behind the recent surge in politically-linked chaos.
Speaking in Mombasa on Monday, Murkomen said the government has credible intelligence linking certain politicians to the funding and organization of criminal gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election. This comes in the wake of a chaotic incident on Sunday at a church event in Mwiki, Nairobi, attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, which was violently disrupted by a rowdy group.
According to police reports, over 100 motorcycles carrying multiple pillion passengers stormed the venue, causing chaos and demanding money from the leaders present. The fracas left at least one person injured and four vehicles damaged. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that ten motorcycles were impounded and several suspects detained at Mwiki Police Station.
Murkomen distanced the government from the violence, reiterating that the state has no links to outlawed groups like the Mungiki sect, as alleged by the opposition. “The Government is not affiliated to any criminal groupings and will not allow any goon involvement, be it in churches or political gatherings,” he said.
Gunshots reportedly heard at the church were confirmed to have been fired by VIP security personnel and licensed civilian firearm holders in an attempt to protect leaders from the attackers. Police also noted that the event organizers failed to notify security agencies in advance, complicating the response to the incident.
The DCI has launched investigations to identify and prosecute those responsible, while the National Police Service has urged the public to uphold peace and use lawful channels to express grievances. This marks the second time Gachagua’s events have faced disruptions, heightening calls for action to curb politically motivated violence.
Political leaders from various factions have condemned the incident, pressing authorities to act swiftly to ensure such acts do not recur as the political climate intensifies ahead of 2027.
