Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has delivered a strong warning to security officers involved in corrupt activities, stating that their days in government are numbered. The CS emphasized that any National Government administration officers, National Police Service (NPS) members, or National Police Reservists caught engaging in corruption will face severe consequences.
In a statement made during his Jukwaa la Usalama tour in Lower Eastern, Murkomen underscored that corruption undermines the government’s ability to serve the Kenyan people effectively. “Corruption derails government efforts to provide services to the citizens. Our main client is the Kenyan people, and we will not allow this to be compromised,” Murkomen said, reinforcing the government’s commitment to fighting corruption within its ranks.
The CS specifically pointed out issues such as human trafficking and the illegal charging for government services, like ID applications, as areas of major concern. He warned that officers involved in such practices, including Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs), and Deputy County Commissioners (DCCs), will face dismissal and legal action. “No crime is smaller than another,” Murkomen asserted, emphasizing that no officer, regardless of the magnitude of the corruption, will be exempt from accountability.
Murkomen also addressed the frustrations of officers who claim to be targeted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for accepting small bribes, such as Ksh. 1,000, while others steal billions. He made it clear that there is no distinction in the severity of the offenses. “Whether it’s a thousand shillings or a billion, you will carry your cross alone,” he warned.
In his call to action, Murkomen urged local communities to play an active role in the fight against corruption, noting that some chiefs have incited violence and supported human trafficking. He committed to working with the Public Service Commission to ensure that officers implicated in corruption are removed from office and allowed to defend their cases in court.
Murkomen’s remarks reflect the administration’s resolve to uphold integrity and ensure that public service delivery remains uncompromised by corruption.
