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Kenya is asking hard questions — and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen isn’t answering.
In a dramatic twist that has left many Kenyans stunned, CS Murkomen failed to appear on two scheduled national television interviews meant to address growing public concerns over internal security and the brutal death of influencer Albert Ojwang. His double no-show has only deepened suspicions about the government’s silence — and possible panic — in the face of rising public outrage.
Murkomen was expected to appear live on Citizen TV’s Monday Report at 9:00 p.m. on June 16. Host Trevor Ombija told viewers the CS was delayed in a “formal meeting,” but Murkomen never showed up.
Then came Tuesday morning. He was again scheduled for a 7:00 a.m. appearance on NTV’s Fixing the Nation, this time to discuss Kenya’s worsening security situation. Once again — no Murkomen.
NTV later released a vague statement, citing “unforeseen circumstances” and promising a future reschedule. But Kenyans aren’t buying it.
The timing couldn’t be worse. The country is reeling from the suspicious death of Albert Ojwang, allegedly tortured to death by police. The shocking case has sparked nationwide anger, especially as accusations swirl around top police officials — including Deputy IG Eliud Lagat — said to have orchestrated the killing.
CS Murkomen is now facing mounting pressure to act. Yet instead of offering answers, he’s ducking the public eye.
Before the Senate last week, Murkomen claimed constitutional limits barred him from interfering in police investigations, citing Article 245(4) of the Constitution. He said he cannot direct the IG on specific cases, nor can he influence personnel decisions within the National Police Service.
But critics say those excuses fall flat.
Trying to stem the backlash, Murkomen later outlined new reforms in a national address — including mandatory CCTV in every police station and a fresh recruitment drive to inject professionalism into the force.
Still, many see these as too little, too late.
With tensions soaring and trust in the government crumbling, Kenyans are now demanding transparency, accountability — and above all — justice for Albert Ojwang.
As Murkomen remains silent, the nation is left to wonder: is the government hiding something, or just running scared?
